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Davidite specimens for sale
1 for sale · $675 USD
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Davidite is a complex oxide mineral that forms lustrous crystals and masses. It typically occurs as brown to reddish-brown specimens with a resinous to metallic lustre and a variable, often granular habit. The mineral’s chemistry includes lanthanides such as lanthanum and cerium, paired with yttrium and rare earth elements, giving a distinctive appearance that can be associated with magmatic concentrations and rich rare earth deposits. Notable localities provide the kind of sizable, well-formed crystals that collectors prize for cabinet display and for comparison with related titanate-oxide phases.
- Formula
- (La,Ce,Ca)(Y,U)(Ti,Fe3+)20O38
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Top localities
- South Australia1 specimen
- Luswishi Dome1 specimen
About Davidite
Collectors seek Davidite for its rarity and the challenge of finding well-formed crystals. Specimens from major production areas often feature contrasting matrix hosts or association with other rare earth oxide minerals, enhancing their appeal for display and study. While individual crystals can be small, the mineral’s unusual composition and the locales that yield it help define a distinctive niche within oxide mineral genres and the broader suite of rare earth-bearing minerals.
