$4,000Median
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$4,000Last sale
Argyrodite specimens for sale
5 for sale · $150–$4,000 USD
12 in the gallery
Argyrodite is a silver-rich sulfide mineral with a metallic to sub-metallic luster and an environment where nickel- and arsenic-rich sulfides can occur with other sulfosalts. It commonly forms granular to tabular or rosary-like aggregates, often in mottled gray to brass tones that reflect its complex composition. Crystals, when present, can be small but may exhibit sharp faces and a distinctive metallic sheen that catches the eye in a good collection piece. The mineral is typically found in hydrothermal vein deposits, and its association with silver-bearing sulfides makes it a source of interest for specimen hunters visiting classic ore districts.
- Formula
- Ag8GeS6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfosalt; Sulfide mineral (Ag8GeS6)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 2.5
- Specific gravity
- 6.2–6.3
- Luster
- metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- black, gray
- Streak
- black
- Cleavage
- none
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- octahedral, dodecahedral, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
Buy Argyrodite specimens
View all 5Where Argyrodite is found
Top localities
- Colquechaca4 specimens
- Himmelsfürst Mine4 specimens
- Freiberg1 specimen
- Oruro (Department)1 specimen
- Rayas1 specimen
About Argyrodite
Notable localities for Argyrodite include Bolivia, Germany, Argentina, and Mexico, with specimens from Bolivian deposits frequently cited for their rich, reflective surfaces and well-formed aggregates. Collectors prize pieces that show a dense, radiant luster and clear crystallographic form, especially when the mineral is part of a well-preserved paragenesis with related sulfides. The combination of its metallic appearance, local provenance, and the visual appeal of its aggregates helps Argyrodite stand out in a mineral cabinet, appealing to those who seek classic silver sulfosalt textures and the story of a historically important ore mineral.
