Gyrolite specimens for sale

8 for sale · $80–$2,990 USD

40 in the gallery

Gyrolite is a hydrous sodium calcium silicate mineral with a distinctive fibrous to radiating habit. It typically forms colorless to white crystals or masses that display a vitreous to silky luster, often forming in compact, rounded, or needle-like aggregates. The mineral commonly occurs as part of alteration halos in volcanic or skarn environments and can be associated with other silicate minerals. Notable specimens have been reported from India, France, the UK, and the USA, where its fine, platy or fibrous aggregates catch the eye of collectors who value texture and pale tonalities.

Formula
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8 · 14H2O
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest

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Where Gyrolite is found

Top localities

  1. Mumbai City District11 specimens
  2. Bombay Quarry7 specimens
  3. Jalgaon District7 specimens
  4. Pune District6 specimens
  5. Malad Quarry4 specimens
  6. India2 specimens
  7. Maharashtra2 specimens
  8. Kandivali Quarry, Malad2 specimens
  9. Basalt quarry1 specimen
  10. Nashik District1 specimen

About Gyrolite

Collectors prize gyrolite for its delicate, cloud-like appearance and the way it can form soft, hazy clusters that contrast with sharper crystals in the same rock. The mineral can be relatively transparent in thin flakes and may exhibit a slight pearly sheen on fresh surfaces. While not among the most dramatic crystal species, gyrolite offers subtle complexity in complexion and habit, rewarding careful inspection under magnification and pairing well with other silicates in a well-curated cabinet.