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Eosphorite specimens for sale
9 for sale · $100–$7,500 USD
20 in the gallery
Eosphorite is a phosphate mineral that forms as slender, prismatic crystals and acicular aggregates. It typically displays a light, often pale green to colorless coloration and a vitreous to resinous luster, with a transparent to translucent appearance that highlights its delicate habit. Notable specimens come from several well known localities, including mines and classic pockets in Brazil, Pakistan, the United States, Canada, and Afghanistan, where the mineral is sought for its fine needles and comb-like aggregates.
- Formula
- Mn2+Al(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
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Top localities
- Divino das Laranjeiras4 specimens
- Ilha claim4 specimens
- Taquaral3 specimens
- Brazil1 specimen
- Hagendorf1 specimen
- Mendes Pimentel1 specimen
- Minas Gerais1 specimen
- Paprok1 specimen
- Shengus1 specimen
- Stak Nala1 specimen
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About Eosphorite
Collectors value eosphorite for its rarity, its fine, thread-like crystallization, and the way it often pairs with associated phosphate minerals in pocket settings. These specimens can reveal nuanced crystal forms and growth habits that, while sometimes fragile, reveal a graceful geometry when mounted or displayed in hand-held cabinets. Its combination of localities and aesthetic slender crystals makes eosphorite a desirable addition for mineral enthusiasts building suites focused on phosphate minerals or classic, small-crystal minerals from notable mining districts.
