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Clinohumite specimens for sale
3 for sale · $750–$32,000 USD
6 in the gallery
Clinohumite is a mineral part of the humite group, typically forming in metamorphic or ultramafic rocks where it is associated with serpentine and olivine. It commonly occurs as prismatic to tabular crystals and can display a pale green to brownish hue, sometimes colorless, with a vitreous to resinous lustre. The crystal forms range from short prisms to radiating aggregates, and the mineral’s chemistry includes magnesium silicate with fluorine, contributing to its relatively high hardness for a silicate mineral.
- Formula
- Mg9(SiO4)4F2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate mineral; Nesosilicate, Humite group
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About Clinohumite
Notable specimens come from Afghanistan and Myanmar, with classic localities in high-grade metamorphic terrains where ultramafic rocks intersect carbonate-rich matrices. Vietnam and Tajikistan also produce clinohumite for collectors, often from pegmatitic veins or skarn settings that permit the growth of well-formed crystals. The mineral’s rarity and the striking contrast of its crystals against associated minerals make each piece desirable for display, while its association with impressive metamorphic histories adds scientific interest for those studying mantle-derived rocks.
Collectors seek clinohumite for its distinctive habit, lustre, and the thrill of pristine crystals from storied localities. Its less common occurrence compared with more abundant silicates elevates its appeal as a mineral for careful study and careful handling in prepared collections.
