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Photo by Anton Watzl, Sr.

Silver

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Wire silver, 4.5 cm, from the Türk shaft, Zschorlau near Schneeberg, Erzgebirge District, Saxony, Germany. Gerl Collection, Anton Watzl, Sr. photo.

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SpeciesSilver
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Schneeberg
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 215
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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
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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Regional guide
Silver from Schneeberg
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Locality guide
Schneeberg
A collector's guide to Schneeberg, Germany: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 199 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.