$5,200Median
2Sold (12 mo)
$9,500Last sale
Chondrodite specimens for sale
9 for sale · $200–$9,500 USD
60 in the gallery
Chondrodite is a fluorine-bearing inosilicate mineral that typically forms prismatic to tabular crystals or granular aggregates. It often exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster and ranges in color from pale yellow to colorless, sometimes with a greenish tint. The mineral commonly occurs in skarn and contact metamorphic zones, and notable localities include Myanmar, Vietnam, Afghanistan, the USA, and Pakistan, where well-formed crystals and substantial assortments have been recovered.
- Formula
- Mg5(SiO4)2F2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
Buy Chondrodite specimens
View all 9Where Chondrodite is found
Top localities
- Tilly Foster Iron Mine49 specimens
- Pein-Pyit2 specimens
- Mogok Valley2 specimens
- Hunza District1 specimen
- Kokcha Valley1 specimen
- Ladjuar Medam1 specimen
- Limpopo1 specimen
- Luc Yen Mine1 specimen
- Sungate Mine1 specimen
About Chondrodite
Collectors prize chondrodite for its delicate crystal forms and the way it can occur in layered, compact masses within inclusion-rich rocks. Specimens may display zoning, beveled terminations, and attractive crystal faces that catch light, making them a favorite for display alongside related fluorine-rich minerals. While not as broadly represented as some common silicates, distinguished crystals from classic localities offer a tangible window into high-temperature metamorphic processes and the diverse mineral assemblages that accompany fluorine-rich environments.
