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Hessite specimens for sale
3 for sale · $4,000–$16,500 USD
56 in the gallery
Hessite is a silver-gray mineral composed of silver telluride with metallic habit and a bright, tinny luster. Crystals tend to be chunky and lustrous, forming in coarse, blocky to tabular habits that display a reflective surface when cut or within matrix. The mineral is most often found in hydrothermal deposits associated with telluride mineral assemblages and can occur as small aggregates or individual crystals embedded in host rocks.
- Formula
- Ag2Te
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About Hessite
Prominent localities include Romanian, American, and Canadian mines where hessite occurs alongside other tellurides and sulfides. Specimens from certain localities are prized for their sharp crystal form, high luster, and contrasting matrix settings that enhance the metallic appearance. Collectors seek hessite for its distinctive metallic sheen and classic teardrop-like crystal shapes that reveal the mineral’s gleaming, reflective surfaces under light.
