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Clausthalite specimens for sale
10 for sale · $150–$3,500 USD
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Clausthalite is a lead selenide mineral that crystallizes in the isometric system, typically forming metallic to submetallic, sometimes octahedral or cube-like crystals with a steely luster. Clear or tarnished faces can reveal a dark gray to black color, occasionally displaying a pale brass or greenish tint in reflected light. It often occurs as microscopic grains or in association with other selenium-bearing minerals, and is frequently found in hydrothermal veins and replacement deposits where lead and selenium are concentrated.
- Formula
- PbSe
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfides and Selenides; Strunz group 02.BA (Selenides)
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Top localities
- Harz1 specimen
- Manyara Region1 specimen
- Merelani Hills1 specimen
About Clausthalite
Notable specimens come from historic European localities as well as high-grade hydrothermal environments, with Germany and the United Kingdom among the most represented sources. Smaller discoveries appear in Russia and Tanzania, contributing to a diverse global corpus of clausthalite crystals. Collectors value well-formed crystals and masses that show a clean, metallic surface and sharp edges, which can highlight the mineral’s reflective luster and geometric form. Despite its relative rarity in superb crystallization, clausthalite remains a sought-after accessory for its distinctive chemistry and its role in illustrating selenium-bearing parageneses.
