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Babingtonite

Babingtonite specimens for sale

20 for sale · $300–$6,000 USD

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Babingtonite is a silicate mineral that commonly forms prismatic or needle-like crystals with a glassy to resinous luster and a dark green to black color. It often occurs in layered or radial aggregates within hydrothermal veins and contact metamorphic rocks, frequently associated with minerals such as zeolites and calcite. Notable occurrences come from the garnet-bearing veins and schists of China, classic hydrothermal locales in the USA, and Indian deposits that yield well-formed, elongated crystals.

Formula
Ca2(Fe,Mn)FeSi5O14(OH)
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Very High Interest

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Babingtonite on Calcite image
Babingtonite on Calcite
The Arkenstone
$1,500
Babingtonite with Quartz image
Babingtonite with Quartz
The Arkenstone
$2,000
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$2,850
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$900
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$1,800
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$600
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$960
Babingtonite and Prehnite on Quartz image
Babingtonite and Prehnite on Quartz
The Arkenstone
$6,000
Babingtonite on Prehnite image
Babingtonite on Prehnite
The Arkenstone
$750
Babingtonite, Prehnite image
Babingtonite, Prehnite
Collector's Edge Minerals Inc.
$1,850
Babingtonite, Prehnite image
Babingtonite, Prehnite
Collector's Edge Minerals Inc.
$1,850
Babingtonite, Prehnite image
Babingtonite, Prehnite
Collector's Edge Minerals Inc.
$1,850

Where Babingtonite is found

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Babingtonite

Babingtonite - jet-black to bottle-green crystals in basalt pockets; crisp luster on light matrices, rare and collectible from New Jersey and Yunnan.Read guide
Babingtonite
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Babingtonite from Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

Babingtonite from Zhaotong is best understood as the Qiaojia County material: sharp, black, iron-rich silicate crystals set dramatically on pale green prehnite and, in many specimens, sparkling quartz. The finest examples are immediately r…Read guide
Babingtonite
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Babingtonite from Prospect Park Quarry, New Jersey, USA

Prospect Park Quarry babingtonite is one of the most recognizable departures from the usual appearance of the species. Instead of the familiar jet-black, sharply lustrous babingtonite on pale prehnite or zeolite matrix, the best Prospect P…Read guide
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Babingtonite from Lane & Son Traprock Quarries, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA

Babingtonite from Westfield, Massachusetts - defining American locality with jet-black euhedral crystals on traprock, strong contrast, and historic quarrying.Read guide

About Babingtonite

Collectors value babingtonite for its crisp crystal forms, dark color, and the way it can occur in sizable, well-terminated specimens. When found with quartz, calcite, or other silicates, babingtonite can present attractive contrast and detail, attracting field collectors and museum-quality drawers alike. Its presence in historic or classic mining districts adds to its appeal, providing a tangible link to well-documented mineral assemblages and a visible example of hydrothermal mineral growth.