Epididymite specimens for sale
3 for sale · $250–$4,000 USD
3 in the gallery
Epididymite is a hydrated sodium beryllosilicate that forms as transparent to milky crystals in delicate, tabular to plate-like shapes. It commonly displays a vitreous to resinous lustre and tends to occur in well-formed, flaky aggregates within alkaline igneous rocks or pegmatites, often alongside zeolite and other silicate minerals. The mineral can be difficult to locate due to its rarity and tendency to occur in fractures or as small, thin crystals, but notable pockets yield clean colorless to pale yellow specimens that are prized by collectors.
- Formula
- Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
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Where Epididymite is found
Top localities
- Mont Saint-Hilaire2 specimens
- Mount Malosa1 specimen
About Epididymite
Significant specimens have been reported from Canada, Malawi, and Denmark, among other localities, where suitable pegmatitic or hydrothermal settings provide the mineral with its characteristic hydration and crystalline habit. The mineral’s composition and hydration make it sensitive to dehydration, so proper handling and storage are important to preserve delicate, water-bearing crystals. For collectors, Epididymite offers appeal through its rarity, subtle color, and the intriguing context of its silicate framework, rewarding careful study and thoughtful display.