Caledonite specimens for sale
8 for sale ยท $200โ$5,000 USD
35 in the gallery
Caledonite is a sulfo- carbonate mineral composed of lead, copper, sulfate and carbonate with hydroxide. It forms short prismatic to tabular crystals that can exhibit a vitreous to resinous luster and may display blue-green to grayish hues depending on impurities and lighting. It often occurs in hydrothermal veins and openings within oxidized zones, where accompanying minerals include azurite, cerussite, and malachite, contributing to richly colored assemblages. Notable specimens have been reported from Namibia and Russia, among other localities, where high-quality crystals arise in well-formed clusters that are prized by collectors. The mineralโs rarity and distinct crystal habit were historically documented in classic localities, adding to its appeal for cabinets and display pieces.
- Formula
- Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfate-carbonate hydroxide; Strunz 7.BC sulfates with additional anions and H2O, with medium-sized cations
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 2.5โ3
- Specific gravity
- 6.3โ6.4
- Luster
- vitreous, resinous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- green, blue
- Streak
- white, green
- Cleavage
- distinct
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, acicular, fibrous, radiating, massive
- Classic / historic
Buy Caledonite specimens
View all 8Where Caledonite is found
Top localities
- Reward Mine7 specimens
- Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine5 specimens
- Leadhills3 specimens
- Rowley Mine2 specimens
- Red Gill Mine1 specimen
- Beryozovsky1 specimen
- Blue bell mine1 specimen
About Caledonite
Collectors value caledonite for its striking color range, clear to translucent crystals, and the context of its formation within secondary ore environments. The combination of lead and copper in a single mineral phase, along with its relatively crisp crystallography, makes it a desirable reference specimen for mineralogical studies and display. While not as common as more ubiquitous sulfates, high-quality, well-formed caledonite crystals from established localities continue to attract attention from mineral enthusiasts seeking distinctive, scientifically interesting pieces for their collections.












