Hackmanite specimens for sale

9 for sale · $160–$13,500 USD

13 in the gallery

Hackmanite is a sodalite-family mineral that exhibits tenacity in color and a rare form of photoluminescence and metamict behavior. It often forms small to medium crystals with a vitreous luster and can display pink to purple or violet hues under reflected light, sometimes shifting with exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Habit ranges from prismatic to granular masses, and the mineral may show a faint pearly sheen that highlights its surface textures. Notable specimens come from Afghanistan and Canada, where crystallization in compact voids and layered basaltic contexts has been documented, contributing to its collectability.