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 in Chile and two in British Columbia, Canada.[4] Other names for arquerite include argental mercury, mercurian silver, and silver amalgam.[2]
| Arquerite | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Native element minerals |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Ag,Hg) |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Identification | |
| Color | Silver-white |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Localities
editCanada
edit- Vital Creek, Omenica Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
- Kwanika Creek placers, Kwanika Creek, Omenica Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
Chile
edit- La Rosilla mine, Yerbas Buenas, Cerro Blanco district, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile
- Arqueros Ag Mining District, La Serena, Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile [5]
References
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