Boleite specimens for sale

11 for sale · $110–$7,000 USD

26 in the gallery

Boleite is a copper-lead complex mineral that forms vivid blue-green to deep blue crystals. It commonly occurs as well-shaped crystals with a vitreous to resinous luster, often perched on matrices of other minerals or encrusted in secondary crusts. The mineral’s characteristic habit is tabular to cube-like, creating striking geometric clusters that catch the eye of collectors.

Formula
KPb26Ag9Cu24(OH)48Cl62

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Where Boleite is found

Top localities

  1. Amelia Mine12 specimens
  2. Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine2 specimens
  3. Rowley Mine2 specimens
  4. Santa Rosalia Mine2 specimens
  5. Boleo District1 specimen
  6. Sierra Gorda1 specimen
  7. Philipsburg1 specimen

About Boleite

Notable specimens come from classic localities in Mexico, the United States, and Chile, where boleite occurs in hydrothermal veins and oxidized zones associated with other sulfides and chlorides. The mineral is often found in association with mendonite and diaboleite, among others, and specimens from these regions are sought after for their color and crystal form. Collectors value boleite for its bright hue, rarity, and the way its crystals can form intricate aggregates on rock matrices, making for compelling display pieces.