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Acanthite

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Acanthite crystal group, 3.5 cm, from the Himmelsfürst mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany, with a label from the collection of Jakob Sokatsch in Lindenberg im Allgäu. Ex Bremicker and Dr. Clemente collections. Gerl collection. Photo by Anton Watzl, Sr.

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SpeciesAcanthite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Himmelsfürst Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 201
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Jakob Sokatsch

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Dr. ClementeNot disclosed
—BremickerNot disclosed

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Acanthite
Mineral guide
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, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.
Acanthite
Regional guide
Acanthite from Himmelsfürst Mine
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Locality guide
Himmelsfürst Mine
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