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Nagyagite specimens for sale
19 for sale · $640–$12,500 USD
17 in the gallery
Nagyagite is a lead-rich sulfide mineral that forms in complex, often metallic, crystals. Its color can range from black to dark gray with a bright, metallic lustre, and it commonly occurs in massive or vein-like habits alongside other sulfides. The mineral contains sulfur with lead-rich composition and may include antimony and trace gold and tellurium in its structure, contributing to its unusual appearance and reflective surfaces.
- Formula
- [Pb3(Pb,Sb)3S6](Au,Te)3
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfosalt mineral; lead-containing sulfosalts with complex Pb–Sb–S framework and Au/Te associations (IMA symbol Ngy)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 1–1.5
- Specific gravity
- 7.2–7.5
- Luster
- metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- gray, black
- Streak
- black
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- tabular, bladed, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
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About Nagyagite
Romania is the country most associated with Nagyagite specimens, particularly from antique sulfide-rich deposits that preserve delicate crystalline forms. Collectors value well-formed crystals and well-documented locality specimens, which demonstrate the mineral’s intricate crystallography and multifaceted sheen. Though not among the most common sulfides, Nagyagite pieces from historic Romanian localities remain sought after for their technical significance and aesthetic possibilities in display cabinets.
