Research Results For 'Acanthite'

ACANTHITE

Acanthite is a mineral very similar to argentite, differing only in internal structure; the crystal of Acanthite being monoclinic - acanthite can be turned into argentite by heating. Acanthite is an important ore of silver, and forms spiky-looking crystals.
Research Acanthite

	The Probert Encyclopaedia was designed, edited and programed by Matt and Leela Probert ©1993 - 2009 The Probert Encyclopaedia Southampton, United Kingdom