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Mercury specimens for sale
13 for sale · $170–$2,500 USD
23 in the gallery
Mercury is a chemical element characterized by a silvery-blue metal that is liquid at ambient conditions. It has a bright, metallic lustre and a unique tendency to form small droplets that flow freely, making it instantly recognizable in displays or when contained in a sealed ampoule. Specimens are often observed in mineral assemblages with sulfide minerals or as native mercury in rare locales, presenting a striking contrast to surrounding minerals.
- Formula
- Hg
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Native element; Strunz 01.AA
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- trigonal
- Specific gravity
- 13.6
- Luster
- metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- white, gray
- Streak
- gray
- Cleavage
- none
- Crystal habit
- massive
- Classic / historic
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Top localities
- Mariquita Mine9 specimens
- Almadén3 specimens
- El Entredicho Mine2 specimens
- Chile1 specimen
- Imiter mine1 specimen
- Oregon1 specimen
- Schwaz - Brixlegg mining district1 specimen
About Mercury
Notable specimens come from historic mining districts and diverse localities, with historically important sources in Europe and North America. Collectors prize the metal for its distinctive liquid behavior, reflective surface, and the role it plays in the history of alchemy and science. While pure mercury is rarely found in abundance, it can occur as native mercury in specific geological settings or be extracted from cinnabar deposits, contributing to its appeal for those seeking a mineral with a long, storied provenance and a distinctive physical character.
