Stephanite

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Stephanite, 2.5 cm, from Freiberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany. Illustrated in the Mineralogical Record (May–June 2015). Ex Vienna Natural History Museum (1888), ex Brad (1931-2019) and Curt (1955-1982) Van Scriver, ex Richard Bideaux (1935-2004), ex Dave Bunk; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesStephanite
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Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 129
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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Dave Bunk MineralsNot disclosed
—Richard A. BideauxNot disclosed
—Curt Van Scriver (1955-1982)Not disclosed
—Brad van Scriver (Heliodor Minerals)Not disclosed
—Vienna Natural History MuseumNot disclosed

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Stephanite
Mineral guide
Learn about Stephanite
(Ag5SbS4) — metallic-black crystals with sharp edges and signature twinning; rare, historic specimens from famed silver camps appeal to collectors.
Stephanite
Regional guide
Stephanite from Freiberg
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Locality guide
Freiberg
Freiberg, Germany — historic silver-rich Pb-Zn district, classic acanthite and proustite, native silver, fluorite, and old mining labels prized by collectors.