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argentite

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argentite [′är·jən‚tīt]
(mineralogy)
Ag2S A lustrous, lead-gray ore of silver; it is a monoclinic mineral and is dimorphous with acanthite. Also known as argyrite; silver glance; vitreous silver.
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In addition to pyrite, pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite, Dolmage (1922) noted the presence of magnetite, arsenopyrite, native silver, and possible argentite, and mentioned that Bancroft had found small amounts of galena.
Great mining camps of Canada 2. The history and geology of the Anyox ... by Sherlock, Ross; Domville, Julie / Geoscience Canada
Ore minerals include gold, silver, chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), galena (PbS), bornite (CuFeS4), covellite (CuS), chalcocite (Cu2S), anglesite (PbSO4), sphalerite (ZnS), argentite (Ag2S), cerussite (PbCO3) and smithsonite (ZnCO3).
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Silver occurred as discrete microscopic crystals of native silver and argentite.
Great mining camps of Canada 1. The history and geology of the Keno ... by Cathro, R.J. / Geoscience Canada
 
 
 
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