Jamesonite

Jamesonite specimens for sale

19 for sale · $80–$12,500 USD

28 in the gallery

Jamesonite is a sulfosalt mineral with a metallic to submetallic luster, typically forming slender, tabular to needle-like crystals or radiating aggregates. Its color ranges from lead-gray to black, often with a silvery sheen on fresh surfaces. The mineral commonly displays a high specific gravity and a relatively brittle feel, with a habit that can include prismatic, bladed, or fibrous intergrowths. Crystallographic form is tetragonal, and crystals may form cohesive masses that are visually striking under reflected light.

Formula
Pb4FeSb6S14
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Sulfosalts; Sulfide minerals (Sulfosalts)

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Where Jamesonite is found

Top localities

  1. Herja Mine10 specimens
  2. Trepča Stari Trg Mine7 specimens
  3. Yaogangxian Mine4 specimens
  4. Baia Sprie3 specimens
  5. San Jose Mine2 specimens
  6. Boldut Mine1 specimen
  7. Llallagua1 specimen
  8. Noche Buena Mine1 specimen
  9. Oruro (Department)1 specimen
  10. San Martín Mine1 specimen

About Jamesonite

Notable specimens come from classic localities in Romania, Bolivia, Mexico, Kosovo, and China, where Jamesonite occurs in hydrothermal sulfide veins associated with other sulfide minerals. Collectors prize well-formed crystal faces and sharp, lustrous surfaces, sometimes showing complex intergrowths with related sulfide minerals that enhance the specimen’s overall character. The mineral’s dark metallic appearance, combined with its lustrous sheen and unique crystalline habit, makes it a compelling piece for cabinet displays and mineral studies.

Collectors value Jamesonite for its distinctive morphology and the historical significance of the localities it represents. While not among the rarest sulfides, well-preserved crystals and aesthetically arranged specimens offer strong visual appeal and educational insight into sulfosalt mineralogy and hydrothermal ore-forming environments.