$425Median
3Sold (12 mo)
$750Last sale
Celadonite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $3,600–$21,000 USD
30 in the gallery
Celadonite is a phyllosilicate mineral in the mica group. It forms monoclinic crystals and occurs in massive, granular, or tabular habits. The color range centers on green to gray, with a dull to waxy lustre and a green to white streak, reflecting its typical composition and translucency to opacity. Its relatively low hardness and perfect cleavage are characteristic of micas, making specimens fragile but attractive for display in hand specimens and slabs.
- Formula
- K(Mg,Fe2+)(Fe3+,Al)Si4O10(OH)2
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Niche Interest
- Classification notes
- Phyllosilicate; mica group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 2
- Specific gravity
- 2.9–3.1
- Luster
- dull, waxy, vitreous
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- green, gray
- Streak
- green, white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- massive, granular, tabular
- Classic / historic
Buy Celadonite specimens
View all 2Where Celadonite is found
Top localities
- Jalgaon District7 specimens
- Jalgaon6 specimens
- Ahmednagar District1 specimen
- Ametista do Sul1 specimen
- Aurangabad District1 specimen
- Iraí1 specimen
- Sakur1 specimen
About Celadonite
Notable occurrences include classic examples from India, Brazil, and the United States, where celadonite commonly accompanies other illite or glauconite-bearing rocks and is collected for its historical appeal and distinctive green hue. Collectors value its niche status within the mica family and its pigment-like coloration, which can contrast nicely with associated minerals. While not a high-demand specimen, celadonite offers steady interest for mineral groups focusing on historic species, phyllosilicates, or green minerals, and it serves well in cabinet displays or educational pieces highlighting mineral diversity within the mica group.
