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Geocronite

Geocronite specimens for sale

4 for sale · $1,000–$2,000 USD

32 in the gallery

Geocronite is a sulfosalt mineral with a complex lead antimony arsenic sulfide composition. It typically forms opaque to submetallic crystals with a lacquered to adamantine lustre, often displaying a gray to brass-bronze color that can hint at its metallic chemistry. Crystals occur in compact masses or prismatic habits, and its association with sulfide-rich hydrothermal veins yields specimens that catch the eye for their dark, metallic sheen.

Formula
Pb14(Sb,As)6S23

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Geocronite
The Arkenstone
$1,950
Fluorite from Peru, Pasco, Cerro de Pasco image
Fluorite from Peru, Pasco, Cerro de Pasco
Fine Collectors Minerals
$1,200
Fluorite from Peru, Pasco, Cerro de Pasco image
Fluorite from Peru, Pasco, Cerro de Pasco
Fine Collectors Minerals
$1,000
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Fluorite and Geocronite
The Arkenstone
$2,000

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About Geocronite

Notable localities include Peru and Italy, with additional classic pockets in the Czech Republic and Brazil that have produced significant material for collections. Collectors prize geocronite for its rich color and the way light plays across its facets, revealing subtle hues beneath the surface. Although typically modest in size, well-formed crystals and richly textured masses from these localities can serve as striking centerpieces in a suite of sulfide minerals, offering contrast with lighter minerals in a display case. Its blade-like or stubby prismatic forms, when crisply terminated, add angular geometry that appeals to mineral enthusiasts seeking architectural specimens.