Pyrargyrite from Samson Mine, St Andreasberg, Lower Saxony, Germany - image 1
Pyrargyrite from Samson Mine, St Andreasberg, Lower Saxony, Germany - image 2
Pyrargyrite from Samson Mine, St Andreasberg, Lower Saxony, Germany - image 3

Pyrargyrite from Samson Mine, St Andreasberg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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A fantastic old specimen from Germany. Lustrous crystals of pyrargyrite measuring to 1.0 cm in size are scattered richly throughout this matrix. The crystals are still quite red. In super condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video. The specimen also comes with a custom acrylic display base.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 11.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on12/30/2024

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May 2026

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Pyrargyrite
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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.
Pyrargyrite
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Pyrargyrite from Samson Mine
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Samson Mine
Samson Mine, Germany - a classic European silver locality known for ruby silver and samsonite; prized for provenance, rarity, and historic specimens.