$350Median
4Sold (12 mo)
$1,750Last sale
Chlorargyrite specimens for sale
17 for sale · $350–$6,500 USD
33 in the gallery
Chlorargyrite is a mineral consisting mainly of silver chloride (AgCl). It forms translucent to opaque crystals that often exhibit a metallic to adamantine lustre and a pale to grayish color, sometimes with a slightly pearly sheen on fresh surfaces. Habit is typically tabular to blocky, and crystals can occur in radiating aggregates or crusts, reflecting its mineralogical tendency to crystallize in the cubic system.
- Formula
- AgCl
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Halide minerals; Chloride (AgCl) - Strunz/Dana classification not explicitly provided
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View all 17Where Chlorargyrite is found
Top localities
- Herrerías12 specimens
- Chañarcillo Mining District4 specimens
- Broken Hill2 specimens
- Phosphate Stope2 specimens
- Weisser Hirsch mine, Schneeberg, Erzgebirgskreis2 specimens
- Atacama1 specimen
- Batopilas Municipality1 specimen
- Bisbee1 specimen
- Burgin Mine1 specimen
- Dzhezkazgan mining district1 specimen
About Chlorargyrite
Significant specimens have come from artisanal and historic mining districts around the world, with well-known examples associated with silver-bearing locales. Collectors value chlorargyrite for its bright metallic appearance, crisp crystal forms, and the interplay of silver color with the mineral’s crystallographic simplicity. It is frequently found in association with other silver minerals and halides, sometimes near oxidized zones where chloride-bearing fluids have interacted with silver-rich ore bodies. While not as ubiquitous as some other halides, chlorargyrite remains a classic in cabinet displays and mineral cabinets for its striking luster and historical mining context.
