Chabazite specimens for sale

18 for sale · $17–$750 USD

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Chabazite is a hydrated calcium, potassium, sodium aluminosilicate belonging to the zeolite group. It typically forms as transparent to pale-colored, often orange or reddish crystals that display a rhombohedral habit and a vitreous to resinous luster. The mineral commonly occurs in volcanic tuyas and cavities within basalt and rhyolite, where low-temperature hydrothermal conditions promote its crystallization as zeolite-rich aggregates. Iconic specimens come from classic zeolite locales such as the United States, Canada, and other regions noted for large, well-formed chabazite crystals and robust diagnostic crystal mosaics.

Formula
(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O
Rarity
Common
Stability
Moderately Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Tectosilicate (Zeolite group)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
trigonal
Mohs hardness
4–5
Specific gravity
2.05–2.2
Luster
vitreous
Transparency
transparent, translucent
Color
colorless, white, gray, yellow, orange, red, pink, brown
Streak
white
Cleavage
distinct
Fracture
uneven, subconchoidal
Crystal habit
rhombohedral, tabular, granular, massive
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Where Chabazite is found

Top localities

  1. Upper New Street Quarry8 specimens
  2. Goble5 specimens
  3. Ober-Widdersheim quarry3 specimens
  4. Jalgaon District2 specimens
  5. Paterson2 specimens
  6. India1 specimen
  7. Aosta Valley1 specimen
  8. Bohemia1 specimen
  9. Göschenen1 specimen
  10. Hirado Island1 specimen

About Chabazite

Collectors prize chabazite for its sculptural crystal forms, well-developed faces, and the way light interacts with its transparent to translucent material. The variety and habit—often in cluster sprays or geode-like pockets—make it an attractive centerpiece for display, especially when paired with other zeolites in similar matrix. Quality specimens reveal sharp edges, good translucency, and pleasing color zoning, attributes that further enhance their appeal to mineral enthusiasts seeking specimens with both aesthetic and geological interest.