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Barrerite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $800–$850 USD
12 in the gallery
Barrerite is a tectosilicate zeolite mineral with an orthorhombic crystal system. It typically forms transparent to translucent crystals that display a vitreous lustre and a pale white to pink coloration. The mineral's structure includes water-bearing layers, contributing to its softness and relatively light specific gravity around 2.13, with a Mohs hardness of 3–4 and perfect cleavage. The habit tends to be prismatic to tabular, often forming well-defined crystals that reveal clean, glassy faces under magnification.
- Formula
- Na2Al2Si7O18·6H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Tectosilicate Zeolite group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 3–4
- Specific gravity
- 2.13
- Luster
- vitreous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- white, pink
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- tabular, bladed, prismatic, radiating
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Top localities
- Rocky Pass11 specimens
About Barrerite
Notable specimens of Barrerite have been reported from the United States, where the mineral is included among collectible zeolites. Collectors value Barrerite for its delicate appearance and its status as a representative member of the zeolite family, which can display intricate crystal forms and a soft, almost ethereal quality when light passes through its crystals. Its transparency and range of pale colors make it a favorable specimen for display, particularly in combination with other zeolites or mineral groups that highlight crystal habit and luster.
