Chlorargyrite is the mineral form of silver chloride (AgCl). Chlorargyrite occurs as a secondary mineral phase in the oxidation of silver mineral deposits. It is also known as cerargyrite and, when weathered by desert air, as horn silver. ...

Where is cerargyrite found?

Outside the US, the most important localities for cerargyrite are the silver mines of Peru, Chile, Honduras and Mexico, where it is associated with native silver. It was also mined in the silver mines of Saxony in Europe.

How is silver chloride formed?

To make it, just mix one gram of silver nitrate and half a gram of salt in separate quantities of water. Then mix the two solutions with shaking, this forms silver chloride. Then let it stand for five minutes. This will cause the silver chloride to settle to the bottom.