Bikitaite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $2,450–$3,000 USD
4 in the gallery
Bikitaite is a hydrated lithium aluminum silicate that forms as pale, colorless to light-colored crystals. It typically occurs as small prisms or tabular grains with a vitreous to glassy lustre and a delicate, sometimes bladed habit. The mineral’s rare, finely formed crystals are the main collecting appeal, and its transparent to lightly translucent appearance enhances them when properly illuminated. Notable specimens come from historic localities in Africa and Russia, where hydrothermal environments and pegmatitic pockets have yielded crystalline samples that mineral enthusiasts prize for their rarity and clarity.
- Formula
- LiAlSi2O6 · H2O
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Collectors value bikitaite for its rarity and its understated beauty rather than size. The mineral’s modest dimensions, together with its clean forms and luster, make it a sought-after piece for display and study. Like many hydrated lithium silicates, careful storage away from excessive humidity helps maintain its integrity, and good specimens often serve as complements to broader suites of hydrothermal or lithium-bearing minerals. Its restrained color and crisp crystallography reward close inspection under appropriate lighting.