Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia - image 1
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Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

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Crystal groupings of chlorargyrite, the variety known as embolite, measuring up to 0.3 cm on matrix, displaying the characteristic resinous luster and distinctive character typical of this silver halide mineral. The specimen is in good condition and is accompanied by an antique label dating to the early 20th century, as shown at the end of the video, adding important historical provenance. Broken Hill is one of the world's most famous ore deposits, discovered in 1883 and developed into a major silver, lead, and zinc mining center, renowned among collectors for its diverse suite of secondary silver minerals including chlorargyrite and embolite formed in the oxidized zones of this massive Proterozoic orebody, making specimens from this classic Australian locality highly prized.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on02/23/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$350.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Chlorargyrite from Broken Hill
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Broken Hill
A collector's guide to Broken Hill, Australia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 727 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.