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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Native silver

✦ The Moon Metal ✦

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Crystal lore: 🔮 Intuition🌊 Calm🌿 Healing

Ag

Mineral consisting of the chemical element silver.

GrayWhite & Clear

Native silver specimen
Acanthite-Silver-imiter4.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2.5 – 3
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A copper coin scratches it.

⚖ Density10.5 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic✨ metallic lustre
Chemical formulaAg
ElementsAg
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness2.5 – 3
Density10.5 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
Lustermetallic lustre
IMA symbolAg
Nickel–Strunz class1.AA.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5 – 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Associated with the moon, reflection and intuition.

Traditional uses
intuition, reflection, calm
Chakra
Crown Third Eye
Zodiac
♋Cancer
Element
💧Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

MoonstoneBoth carry the theme of intuition, so together they're thought to reinforce it. LabradoriteA natural partner for intuition; Labradorite also adds transformation. LepidolitePaired in tradition for calm, with Lepidolite bringing transition as well. PrehniteBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance silver's high, spiritual energy.

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