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This chapter describes native Silver (abbrv. Ag), as seen with optical, reflected light microscopy. After summing up compositional data, main properties and optical parameters, the presentation follows a systematic scheme to facilitate consultation and comparison with other ores. The description comprises qualitative observations under the four common microscope settings (single polarizer/crossed polars; dry/immersion objectives), illustrated by 8 selected, high-quality full-colour photomicrographs. It also includes a discussion of paragenesis and diagnostic properties for identification, as well as new quantitative specular reflectance information and graphs (visible and near-infrared ranges: 400–1000 nm).
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cf. Ramdohr 1980: v.1, p. 322, Fig. 384.
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Castroviejo, R. (2023). Silver (Ag, native silver). In: A Practical Guide to Ore Microscopy—Volume 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12654-3_111
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