Aramayoite

  
Aramayoite is present as large thin plates (blue iridescence) to 1mm in photo. Miargyrite is present as equant, blocky crystals to 1mm.
Origin: Julcani Silver mine, Huancavelica Dept., Peru
Ex. Leavitt Collection
Sample size: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
 
  
Origin: Flathead mine, Flathead Co., Montana, United States
Sample size: 1 x 1 x 1 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

Small grey metallic crystals with chalcopyrite and pyrite
Origin: Atocha, Bolivia
Sample size: micromount
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

  
Origin: Animas Mine, Chocoya, Potosi, Bolivia
Ex. Mark Feinglos collection
Sample size: 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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