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NATIVE Silver

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Although not specifically recorded as such, this specimen of Native Silver from Nieder-Beerbach, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany is probably from Glasberg quarry where Native Silver and in particular the mercurian variety known as Kongsbergite were found during the 1970s. The Native Silver on this piece forms thin dull grey coatings on either side of a thin vein of a white bladed mineral which by its density is assumed to be Baryte. This piece will certainly not win any competitions for its beauty, but is from an interesting German Native Silver occurrence nevertheless. It comes from the superb systematic collection assembled by the brothers Martin and Michael Günther (1951-2007 & 1956-2021).

Product details

SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.7 x 6.4 x 1.2 cm
Added on01/07/2026
LocalityGermany, Hesse

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$200.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
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Silver from Hesse
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