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Acanthite from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

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A neat silver mineral specimen displaying a somewhat arborescent-like form with abundant intergrown crystals of metallic grey Acanthite crystals measuring to 6mm, with some iridescence, associated with rare platy groups of Polybasite. A very rich old-time specimen from Freiberg, Germany.

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SpeciesAcanthitePolybasite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Freiberg
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Feb 2025
Price paid
$4,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 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.