FREIESLEBENITE with Pyrargyrite and Freibergite
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A superb very rich specimen of the rare Sulphosalt Freieslebenite formed excellent metallic grey deeply striated crystals measuring to 4-5mm many of them highly twinned, from the type locality. Associated with scattered rounded crystals of Freibergite and Galena, rare areas of Pyrargyrite and a single prismatic crystal has formed on the specimen measuring to 1-2mm. On pink bladed Calcite crystals on a light grey Schistous matrix, a fine rich specimen of Freieslebenite from the Himmelsf'rst Mine, Germany. The specimen has been strengthened on a small millimetre sizes area, this does not detract in any way from the specimen.
Product details
SpeciesPyrargyrite, Freibergite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.9 x 8.8 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Himmelsfürst Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | $9,500.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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ruby-silver with deep red color in transmitted light, dark reflective surface, and sharp trigonal prisms on matrix; scarce, highly collectible.Regional guide
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