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Kitaibelite, Pavonite

Mineral:

Kitaibelite: Ag10PbBi30S51
Pavonite: (Ag,Cu)(Bi,Pb)3S5

Comments:

Steel-gray metallic massive pavonite (kitaibelite is discredited as Pb-bearing pavonite).

Location:

Near Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Scale:

See Image.

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