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Dyscrasite specimens for sale
6 for sale · $190–$6,000 USD
89 in the gallery
Dyscrasite is a metallic mineral consisting of silver antimony, typically presenting as bright, lustrous crystals that reflect a steel-grey to silvery aspect. It often forms in granular to acicular habits and can exhibit a reflective surface sheen that enhances its crystalline edges in hand specimens. Crystals may occur in small, well-formed aggregates, sometimes associated with other silver-bearing minerals, and can show a noticeable metallic adamantine to resinous lustre under reflected light.
- Formula
- Ag3Sb
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfosalt; Strunz 2.E (Sulfosalts)
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About Dyscrasite
Notable localities include mining districts in Germany, the Czech Republic, Morocco, Australia, and Bolivia, where crystallized specimens have attracted collectors for their crisp terminations and compact crystal clusters. The mineral’s relative rarity in attractive, well-formed pieces makes higher-quality specimens particularly sought after by mineral enthusiasts who value classic silver antimony associations and the tactile appeal of metallic, mirror-like surfaces. Dyscrasite appeals to collectors who enjoy crisp crystal form, metallic luster, and specimens that capture the essence of native silver mineralogy.
