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Sylvanite specimens for sale
13 for sale · $850–$6,500 USD
11 in the gallery
Sylvanite is a rare telluride mineral, typically forming metallic, gold-tinged crystals that display a bright to brassy luster. It often occurs as small, shimmering grains or intergrown crystals within hydrothermal ore deposits, and can present a characteristic silvery to deeply brassy appearance that catches the eye of collectors. The mineral’s crystal habit and reflective surfaces make well-formed specimens particularly prized, especially when they reveal sharp facets and clean termination.
- Formula
- AgAuTe4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Telluride mineral; native alloy (gold-silver telluride)
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View all 13Where Sylvanite is found
Top localities
- Săcărâmb3 specimens
- Baia de Arieș2 specimens
- Emperor Mine2 specimens
- Rex Mine, Gold Hill, Gold Hill District, Boulder County2 specimens
- Cripple Creek1 specimen
About Sylvanite
Notable specimens have been reported from Romania, the United States, and Fiji, where sylvanite occurs in hydrothermal veins and is frequently associated with other tellurides and sulfides. Specimens from these localities can exhibit high luster and metallic color, contributing to their desirability among mineral enthusiasts who value aesthetic and locality significance. Collectors seek sylvanite for its distinctive gold-silver coloration and the way it complements broader suites of telluride minerals.
