NATIVE Silver with Acanthite Galena, Sphalerite and Dolomite - image 1
NATIVE Silver with Acanthite Galena, Sphalerite and Dolomite - image 2
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NATIVE Silver with Acanthite Galena, Sphalerite and Dolomite

Unknown Owner
This is a lovely old-time specimen from one of the famous historic silver-mining districts in Europe. Not only is it silver ore, but it displays several small areas of nest-like wire Native Silver sat within cavities in the classic veinstone association of Acanthite, Galena, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite and Dolomite. The largest area of Native Silver wires reaches 1 x 0.5 cm, but under magnification these look superb with their historic patina. Ex David Hardman Collection, no. 2288.

Product details

Species
Silver, Acanthite, DolomiteAbout Silver →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on03/25/2026
Locality
Germany, Saxony, Schneeberg

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2026Unknown Owner$180.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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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 Schneeberg
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