Stephanite (M1221)
Germany
LOCATION
Himmelsfürst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany
SIZE
18 x 12 x 10 mm
DESCRIPTION
Stephanite is named after the Austrian Archduke Stephan Franz Victor von Habsburg-Lothringen, the type locality is Freiberg. It is one of the most rare silver minerals. The particular specimen is a cluster of well shaped crystals with beautiful metallic luster.