$1,375Median
2Sold (12 mo)
$1,650Last sale
Sternbergite specimens for sale
6 for sale · $500–$12,500 USD
1 in the gallery
Sternbergite is a silver to gray metallic sulfosalt mineral that forms prismatic to bloc-like crystals with a bright, metallic lustre. Its coloration can range from steel gray to a pale silvery tone, and crystals often exhibit sharp terminations and well-defined faces that reflect light from their smooth surfaces. Habit can be acicular or prismatic, sometimes forming granular aggregates, and it commonly occurs in sulfide-rich hydrothermal environments associated with antimony- and arsenic-bearing assemblages.
- Formula
Ag₃SbS₃
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Top localities
- Highland Bell Mine1 specimen
- Johanngeorgenstadt1 specimen
- Samson Mine1 specimen
About Sternbergite
Notable localities include Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, and Spain, where Sternbergite specimens have been described and collected by mineral enthusiasts. Specimens from these locales are valued for their crisp crystal forms and the contrast between the metallic sheen and smoky or dark matrix, sometimes accompanied by inclusions of associated minerals. Collectors prize well-formed crystals, aesthetic crystal clusters, and the mineral’s rarity relative to other sulfosalts. Sternbergite is appreciated for its technical interest as a silver-containing antimony sulfide and for the challenge of finding crystals with clean faces and minimal damage.
