Ettringite

Ettringite specimens for sale

12 for sale ยท $395โ€“$4,500 USD

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Ettringite is a hydrated calcium aluminum sulfate mineral that forms in large, often fibrous to platy aggregates. It commonly occurs in colorless to pale white hues and exhibits a vitreous to resinous luster, sometimes forming delicate prisms or needles within secondary hydrothermal assemblages. Typical localities such as South Africa, Germany, and Israel are known for well-formed specimens that highlight its intricate crystal habits and association with other sulfate minerals. Collectors prize ettringite for its distinctive habit, its rarity in crystal form, and the mineralโ€™s associations with phosphate and sulfide minerals in oxidized zones and cement-related environments.

Formula
Ca6Al2(SO4)3(OH)12 ยท 26H2O
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Sulfates; hydrated calcium aluminum sulfate (Strunz: 07.CS)

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About Ettringite

In hand sample, ettringite can present as expansive, radiating aggregates or platy crusts that emphasize a gentle, almost glassy sheen. Termed as a hydrous sulfate, its structure includes layered frameworks containing calcium and aluminum with sulfate groups, contributing to its stability under specific hydration conditions. Specimens from notable localities tend to display better crystal definition and cleaner, transparent to translucent appearances, making them favorable for display and study within mineral collections.