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Rammelsbergite specimens for sale
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Rammelsbergite is a nickel arsenide mineral forming in sulfide-rich hydrothermal environments. It typically crystallizes as small, prismatic to tabular crystals with a metallic luster and a steel-gray to dark gray coloration, often seen as slender needles or granular aggregates. The mineral is associated with oxide-rich rims and can occur in oxidized zones of sulfide deposits, sometimes displaying a submetallic sheen that hints at its NiAs2 composition.
- Formula
- NiAs2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Arsenide mineral; Nickel arsenide NiAs<sub>2</sub> (IMA mineral)
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About Rammelsbergite
Notable specimens come from historic mines in Germany, with classic finds from the Rammelsberg region being particularly celebrated. Other productive sources include locations in Canada, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Morocco, where it can be found in vein networks and skarn deposits. Collectors often seek Rammelsbergite for its compact habit, metallic finish, and the way it records the geologic history of nickel-arsenide systems, making it a distinctive accent piece in mineral cabinets.
