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Dyscrasite

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Description
Locality: 
Uranium Mine #21, Háje, Příbram, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.2 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.10cm
Description

Sharp and shiny dyscrasite blades on a matrix of native arsenic. These specimens are described in Lapis 1995, 12, p.13-24. To uncover the dyscrasite crystals. the arsenic was etched away. This specimen is host to a three dimensional collection of excellent dyscrasite crystals. The central dyscrasites are without any damage and the specimen is profesionally mounted on an acrylic base.

Mineral Data
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Dyscrasite

Formula: 
Ag3Sb
Strunz: 
2.AA.35
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Wenzel Mine, Frohnbach valley, Oberwolfach, Wolfach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Tectonica

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