Charoite specimens for sale
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Charoite is a rare silicate mineral that forms in agglomerated, fibrous, and sometimes radiating aggregates. It typically displays a vivid lavender to purplish-violet color with a silky to pearly luster and a chatoyant, fibrous habit that can create swirling patterns in massive samples. The mineral is celebrated for its distinctive appearance rather than a broad crystal form, and is commonly found as opaque to translucent masses that are cut into decorative pieces or used in mineral displays.
- Formula
- (K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4 · ~3H2O
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About Charoite
Most notable specimens come from the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in Russia, where charoite occurs in layered intrusive rocks associated with other metamorphic and hydrothermal minerals. Collectors prize the bold coloration, unique texture, and the way polished surfaces reveal dramatic bands and chatoyancy. While not a mineral that forms extensive crystal faces, its aesthetic appeal, rarity, and the dramatic patterns in wall pieces and cabochons make charoite a standout in modern collections.