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Albite specimens for sale
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Albite is a plagioclase feldspar mineral with the formula NaAlSi3O8. It commonly forms in clear to white, tabular to blocky crystals and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster on crisp faces. In many specimens, it occurs in lamellar or striated aggregates that reflect light with a faint, glassy sheen and can be associated with more complex feldspar assemblages in igneous rocks and metamorphic skarns.
- Formula
- Na(AlSi3O8)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate; tectosilicate; framework silicates; feldspar group (plagioclase)
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Albite from Shigar District, Pakistan
Albite Shigar District, Pakistan: pale cleavelandite plates with aquamarine and topaz, prized by serious collectors for its high-contrast, frameable beauty.Read guide
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Albite from Pederneira Mine, Brazil
Albite from Pederneira Mine, Brazil: bladed cleavelandite with tourmaline and quartz; prized for display-quality contrast and the renowned pegmatite locality.Read guide
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Albite from Paprok, Afghanistan
Albite from Paprok, Afghanistan - white to cream cleavelandite blades that highlight tourmaline-rich matrix, prized for locality character and collecting appea…Read guide
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Albite from Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
Albite from the Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia: pale, bladed cleavelandite with tourmaline matrix; a prized pegmatite mineral from a famed district.Read guide
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Albite from Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Albite from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia — white to colorless feldspar that enhances emerald fluorite and aquamarine; two generations define locality.Read guideAbout Albite
Notable specimens come from classic producing regions such as Pakistan, Brazil, the United States, Afghanistan and Russia, where Albite can appear in well-formed crystals within granite and pegmatite contexts. Near the surface, it may accompany other feldspars and quartz, contributing to the characteristic mosaic of light-colored crystals that collectors prize for their clarity and geometric forms.
Collectors value Albite for its clean color and often sharp crystal habit, the subtle sheen of its surfaces, and its role in representative feldspar suites. While not rare in good collections, well-formed Albite crystals from notable localities remain sought after for display as part of a broader mineral interval from igneous and metamorphic environments.
