Chemistry:Arquerite

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Arquerite
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General
CategoryNative element minerals
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 in Chile and two 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