Annabergite

Annabergite specimens for sale

5 for sale · $260–$3,500 USD

14 in the gallery

Annabergite is a hydrated nickel arsenate mineral that forms translucent to emerald-green crystals and associated masses. It typically exhibits a vitreous to resinous lustre and can occur as prismatic or tabular crystals, sometimes with a pleasing, glassy surface that enhances color. The mineral often forms as secondary crusts or aggregates in oxidized nickel-rich environments, and it can occur alongside other nickel arsenates and secondary nickel minerals in sulfide-bearing or arsenate-bearing localities. Notable specimens have come from well-known deposits in Greece, Morocco, and the United States, with other established localities contributing rich, grassy-green crystals that attract display-focused collecting and study.

Formula
Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Moderately Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Arsenate mineral; nickel arsenate hydrate (Strunz/ Dana: arsenates with water)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
monoclinic
Mohs hardness
1.5–2.5
Specific gravity
3.05–3.1
Luster
vitreous, pearly, dull
Transparency
transparent, translucent
Color
green, white, gray
Streak
green, white
Cleavage
perfect
Fracture
uneven
Crystal habit
acicular, fibrous, radiating, druzy, granular, massive
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Where Annabergite is found

Top localities

  1. Aït Ahmane5 specimens
  2. Lavrion Mining District4 specimens
  3. Mount Diablo pit2 specimens
  4. Snowbird Mine2 specimens

About Annabergite

Collectors prize annaberrnite for its intense green coloration, rarity in well-formed crystals, and the way it compositions complement other nickel-arsenate groups in a collection. Its habit and lustre offer visually striking pieces that photograph well under lighting that brings out the mineral’s subtle transparency. As a secondary mineral, annaberrnite typically appears in association with mining-impacted or alteration zones, making well-documented localities especially valuable for provenance and display purposes.