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Ferberite specimens for sale
39 for sale · $120–$12,500 USD
235 in the gallery
Ferberite is a tungsten iron oxide mineral with the formula FeWO4. It typically occurs as prismatic to blocky crystals and fibrous aggregates, exhibiting a metallic to submetallic lustre and a steely to black appearance that can contrast with brownish hues in some specimens.
- Formula
- FeWO4
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxides and hydroxides; Tungstates (Strunz 4.EW)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 4–4.5
- Specific gravity
- 7.45–7.5
- Luster
- submetallic, metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- black, brown
- Streak
- black, brown
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, bladed, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
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Top localities
- Yaogangxian Mine64 specimens
- Panasqueira Mines58 specimens
- Tazna Mine47 specimens
- Baia Sprie3 specimens
- Ayopaya Province2 specimens
- Erongo Mountains2 specimens
- Chance Mine2 specimens
- Nederland2 specimens
- Bolivia1 specimen
- Beheira Governorate1 specimen
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Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, China
Ferberite from the Yaogangxian Mine, China — jet-black, bladed wolframite-group crystals against quartz and dolomite; prized for rarity, form, and locality.Read guide
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Ferberite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
Ferberite, Panasqueira, Portugal: European classic ferberite with jet-black, sharp, three-dimensional blades in a quartz-rich host; prized for luster and form.Read guideAbout Ferberite
Notable specimens come from classic tungsten mining districts around the world, with well-known collections sourced from Portugal, China, Bolivia and Kazakhstan. These localities are valued for crystals that range from compact monoclinic prisms to elongated parallel prismatic groups, often accompanied by associated tungsten minerals that enhance matrix context and collecting appeal.
Collectors prize ferberite for its robust character, distinctive metallic sheen, and its association with oxide-tungsten minerals. Fine crystals and well-formed aggregates offer striking contrast on contrasting hosts, making ferberite a sought-after addition to mineral cabinets and display cases.
