Churchite specimens for sale
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Churchite is a phosphate mineral that forms as hydrated rare-earth phosphate, often occurring as small to medium crystals or crusts. It typically shows a pale to colorless or faintly green color, with a vitreous to silky luster and a compact to platy habit when well-formed. The mineral is associated with phosphate-rich environments and can crystallize in short prismatic to tabular forms, sometimes displaying a flaky or fibrous appearance on matrix surfaces.
- Formula
- (Dy,Sm,Gd,Nd)PO4 · 2H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Unstable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Phosphate mineral; rare-earth phosphate hydrate; hydrated yttrium/rare-earth phosphate class
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About Churchite
Notable specimens have been reported from Germany and Namibia, among other locations, where secondary and low-temperature hydrothermal processes can contribute to its formation. Collectors value churchite for its delicate crystal forms and the presence of rare-earth elements in the phosphate structure, which can yield interesting optical effects under reflected light. High-quality samples can reveal subtle transparency and a gentle shine that pairs well with other phosphate minerals on calcite or steatite matrices.