Baddeleyite specimens for sale

9 for sale · $600–$7,500 USD

1 in the gallery

Baddeleyite is a mineral species that crystallizes in the monoclinic system and commonly forms small, elongated crystals with a dull to submetallic lustre. Its color ranges from yellowish to brown, and it often occurs in granular or compact aggregates rather than towering crystals. In best specimens, the crystals display sharp terminations and clear habit, with a stubborn, earthy surface that can reveal subtle chatoyant hints under reflected light. Notable occurrences include alluvial pockets and igneous rock zones in Myanmar and South Africa, where hydrothermal and magmatic processes have contributed to concentrated pockets of mineralization.