Arquerite

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Arquerite
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)		(Ag,Hg)
Crystal systemCubic
Identification
ColorSilver White
References[1][2][3]

Arquerite is a naturally occurring alloy of silver with mercury.[2] It is a very rare mineral, consisting of a silver-rich variety of amalgam, containing about 87% silver and 13% mercury. Arquerite has been reported from only four localities worldwide, two are in Chile and the other two are in British Columbia, Canada.[4] Other names for arquerite include, argental mercury, mercurian silver, and silver amalgam.[2]

Localities

Canada

  • Vital Creek, Omenica Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
  • Kwanika Creek placers, Kwanika Creek, Omenica Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada

Chile

References

  1. ^ Mineralatlas - Arquerite data
  2. ^ a b c Jewels-Gems-Clocks-Watches.com - Arquerite Data[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Jewels-Gems-Clocks-Watches.com - Argental Mercury Data[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Mindat.org - Arquerite Photo Description
  5. ^ Mindat.org - Arquerite data
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