Arquerite Explained

Arquerite
Category:Native element minerals
Formula:(Ag,Hg)
Color:Silver-white
System:Cubic
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 in Chile and two in British Columbia, Canada.[4] Other names for arquerite include argental mercury, mercurian silver, and silver amalgam.[2]

Localities

Canada

Chile

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mineralienatlas.de/lexikon/index.php/MineralData?mineral=Arquerite&lang=en&language=english Mineralatlas - Arquerite data
  2. https://archive.today/20130615200656/http://www.jewels-gems-clocks-watches.com/index.php?le=a&la=i&entry=114908 Jewels-Gems-Clocks-Watches.com - Arquerite Data
  3. https://archive.today/20130615200419/http://www.jewels-gems-clocks-watches.com/index.php?le=a&la=i&entry=114907 Jewels-Gems-Clocks-Watches.com - Argental Mercury Data
  4. http://www.mindat.org/photo-200675.html Mindat.org - Arquerite Photo Description
  5. http://www.mindat.org/min-349.html Mindat.org - Arquerite data

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