Cleavelandite

Cleavelandite specimens for sale

177 for sale · $55–$20,000 USD

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Cleavelandite is a variety of the feldspar group, typically comprising fibrous or columnar aggregates of pale, translucent crystals. The habit often forms acicular sprays or radiating bundles that display a silky to vitreous luster, and the crystals can be colorless to white, sometimes with a slight pinkish tint. In hand samples, Cleavelandite commonly occurs as a component of pegmatite pockets alongside other quartz and feldspar minerals, and it may be associated with minerals like quartz, muscovite, and tourmaline.

Formula
Na(AlSi3O8)
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Tectosilicate; feldspar, plagioclase group (NaAlSi3O8)

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About Cleavelandite

Notable specimens have been reported from premier pegmatite localities in the United States, Pakistan, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Russia. Specimens from these regions are valued for their delicate, elongated forms and the way the fibrous crystals catch the light, creating a soft, ethereal appearance. Collectors seek Cleavelandite for its structural variety, the reliability of axial or radial crystal groups, and its contrast when displayed with darker matrix minerals.