Guide
Silver specimens for sale
233 for sale · $100–$95,000 USD
1,112 in the gallery
Silver is the native element and a metallic mineral known for its bright white metallic luster and ductile, malleable habit. It typically forms as coarse to fine crystals and wires, or occurs as small aggregates within hydrothermal veins, often accompanied by other sulfides and minerals. High-quality specimens show a reflective finish with a characteristic metallic sheen that can be tarnish-prone, requiring careful cleaning and storage.
- Formula
- Ag
- Rarity
- Abundant
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Native element; Strunz 1.AA (Elements)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- isometric
- Mohs hardness
- 2.5–3
- Specific gravity
- 10.1–11.1
- Luster
- metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- white, gray, black
- Streak
- white, gray
- Cleavage
- none
- Fracture
- hackly
- Crystal habit
- cubic, octahedral, dodecahedral, dendritic, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
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Top localities
- Kongsberg90 specimens
- New Nevada Mine54 specimens
- Himmelsfürst Mine35 specimens
- Batopilas33 specimens
- Hongda Mine31 specimens
- Keweenaw Peninsula29 specimens
- Keweenaw County28 specimens
- Uchucchacua Mine28 specimens
- Balcoll Mine22 specimens
- Porco21 specimens
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Silver from Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Norway
Kongsberg silver, Norway — sculptural native silver with wire/feather forms from hydrothermal veins; a historic locality prized by collectors for old pieces an…Read guide
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Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan — native Ag with arborescent and herringbone forms, brilliant sheen, and copper-rich locality appeal for collectors.Read guide
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Silver from Freiberg Mining District, Germany
Freiberg Mining District, Germany — native silver with arborescent, wiry forms in calcite or sulfide matrices; prized for provenance and historic mines.Read guide
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Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico — iconic native-silver district famed for wires, herringbone dendrites, and stark calcite, a sought locality for collectors.Read guideAbout Silver
Notable localities include regions in the USA, Mexico, Germany, China, and Canada, where silver-bearing vein deposits have produced classic specimens. Collectors prize clean, well-formed crystals and nodular masses with sharp terminations, as well as vein cuts presenting intricate crystal patterns. The mineral’s wide geographic distribution and historical mining significance add to its appeal, making silver a foundational piece for both cabinet displays and study within mineral collections.
