
Aeschynite specimens for sale
7 for sale ยท $100โ$600 USD
13 in the gallery
Aeschynite is a rare phosphate mineral that incorporates cerium, calcium, iron, and thorium in its complex oxide structure. It typically forms elongated, prismatic crystals or granular masses that display a metallic to resinous lustre and a dark to brownish color. The mineral is commonly associated with rare earth element deposits and pegmatites, where hydrothermal processes concentrate its constituent oxides and oxides of titanium and niobium.
- Formula
- (Ce,Ca,Fe,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
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About Aeschynite
Notable specimens come from European localities such as Norway, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, where Aeschynite has been described in pegmatitic and hydrothermal environments. Collectors value it for its distinctive crystal habit and the way its surface reflects light, sometimes revealing golden-bronze tints on higher-quality crystals. Although relatively uncommon, good crystal drives and well-formed terminations are sought after by enthusiasts who specialize in rare oxide and phosphate minerals. For the dedicated collector, Aeschynite offers a window into complex mineralogy and the geochemical interplay of rare earth and titanium-niobium oxide systems.




