Anglesite

Anglesite specimens for sale

98 for sale · $120–$18,500 USD

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Anglesite is a lead sulfide mineral that crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, typically forming colorless to yellowish to brown crystals with a vitreous to adamantine luster. It commonly occurs as slender prismatic or tabular crystals, sometimes forming aggregates or vein fillings that exhibit a distinctive shine when freshly cut or exposed to light. Specimens are often associated with secondary lead minerals and can appear in varied environments, including oxidized lead veins. Notable color and habit differences help collectors distinguish anglesite from related minerals, with the mineral occasionally showing a pale amber tone or clear transparency in well-formed crystals.

Formula
PbSO4
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
High Interest
Classification notes
Lead sulfate; Sulfates (class 7)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
orthorhombic
Mohs hardness
2.5–3
Specific gravity
6.3–6.4
Luster
adamantine, vitreous, resinous
Transparency
transparent, translucent, opaque
Color
colorless, white, gray, yellow, green, blue, brown
Streak
white
Cleavage
good
Fracture
conchoidal, uneven
Crystal habit
prismatic, tabular, equant, granular, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Classic / historic

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Where Anglesite is found

Top localities

  1. Touissit80 specimens
  2. Monteponi Mine27 specimens
  3. Mona mine14 specimens
  4. Blanchard Mine11 specimens
  5. Broken Hill9 specimens
  6. Parys Mountain8 specimens
  7. Tsumeb7 specimens
  8. Erupción Mine5 specimens
  9. Flux Mine4 specimens
  10. Buena Tierra Mine3 specimens

About Anglesite

Significant sources include well-known localities in Morocco, Namibia, the United States, Australia, and Italy, where anglesite has been collected in cranky, mineral-rich environments. These specimens are prized for their clean crystal faces, sharp terminations, and good luster, especially when matrixed with accompanying minerals that enhance display value. For collectors, anglesite offers classic crystal forms and a window into secondary mineralization processes that form sulfates in oxidized lead-rich zones. Collectors pursue well-formed singles and rich aggregates that reveal the mineral’s distinctive geometry and reflective surfaces under good lighting.