
Augelite specimens for sale
5 for sale ยท $450โ$7,500 USD
80 in the gallery
Augelite is a phosphate mineral that forms in hydrothermal environments and oxidized zones of aluminum-rich rocks. It typically occurs as colorless to white, prismatic or tabular crystals, often with a vitreous to subadamantine luster. Habit ranges from slender prisms to streaks and masses, and its transparent to translucent appearance makes it a delicate but intriguing specimen for display. notable specimens originate from Peru, Bolivia, Canada, and the United States, where hydrothermal activity has produced well-formed crystals and small aggregates that attract collectors who appreciate mineral purity and crystal geometry.
- Formula
- Al2(PO4)(OH)3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Phosphate mineral; Strunz 8.B
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 4.5โ5
- Specific gravity
- 2.68โ2.75
- Luster
- vitreous, pearly
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, white, yellow, green, blue, pink
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, granular, massive
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View all 5Where Augelite is found
Top localities
- Mundo Nuevo Mine22 specimens
- Machacamarca Mine13 specimens
- Rapid Creek13 specimens
- Tamboras Mine4 specimens
- Tazna Mine4 specimens
- Champion Mine2 specimens
- Ortega Mine2 specimens
- Machacamarca subdistrict1 specimen
- Mundo Nuevo1 specimen
- Pasto Bueno1 specimen
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Collectors value augelite for its crisp crystal forms and locality associations within aluminum phosphate systems. While not as abundant as more common phosphates, well-crystallized augelite from classic districts is prized for its clarity and precision of termination. Specimens are often presented as single crystals or small clusters that highlight the mineral's pale optics and clean cleavage, making them a thoughtful addition to a cabinet of minerals focused on phosphate minerals and hydrothermal histories.









