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Catapleiite

Catapleiite specimens for sale

4 for sale · $700–$7,500 USD

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Catapleiite is a hydrated sodium zirconosilicate mineral that forms slender, often prismatic crystals with a vitreous to silky luster. The mineral commonly occurs in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, where it associates with complex silicate assemblages. Crystals are typically pale in color, ranging from colorless to faint lavender, and may occur in sheafs or radiating clusters that highlight its elongated form.

Formula
Na2Zr(Si3O9) · 2H2O
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Very High Interest

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Catapleiite
Crystal Classics
$700
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Catapleiite
Crystal Classics
$7,500
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Catapleiite from Poudrette Quarry
Weinrich Minerals
$900
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Richterite
Crystal Classics
$5,500

Where Catapleiite is found

Top localities

  1. Mont Saint-Hilaire3 specimens
  2. Poudrette Quarry3 specimens
  3. Poudrette Quarry2 specimens

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About Catapleiite

Notable specimens come from classic pegmatite localities in Canada and Denmark, where Catapleiite is found with other rare silicates in well-formed crystals. Collectors prize these specimens for their delicate habit, transparent to translucent appearance, and the way light travels through the slender prisms. In hand samples, Catapleiite’s subtle color and clean crystallinity make it a standout among mineral collections that emphasize silicates and hydrated phases.