Hambergite specimens for sale
7 for sale ยท $240โ$8,600 USD
49 in the gallery
Hambergite is a borate mineral with the chemical formula Be2BO3(OH). It typically forms colorless to pale yellow or brownish crystals that can appear prismatic and transparent, often presenting a vitreous to adamantine luster. The mineral commonly grows in association with nepheline syenites and pegmatites, where boron-rich fluids crystallize into small, well-formed crystals that are highly sought after by collectors for their clean faces and rare practicality in display cabinets.
- Formula
- Be2BO3(OH)
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Borate mineral; Strunz: 6.BA (borates with additional anions) / Dana: 9.1
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View all 7Where Hambergite is found
Top localities
- Himalaya Mine10 specimens
- Paprok4 specimens
- Deo Darrah2 specimens
- Stak Nala2 specimens
- Rangkul' pegmatite field2 specimens
- Anjanabonoina pegmatites1 specimen
- Imalo1 specimen
- Mika pegmatite1 specimen
- Sahatany Pegmatite Field1 specimen
- Shigar Valley1 specimen
About Hambergite
Among the most important sources are localities in the United States, Pakistan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan, where gemmy or well-formed hambergite crystals have been reported from alkaline igneous environments and pegmatitic pockets. Specimens range from slender prisms to compact clusters, sometimes exhibiting a faint yellow or colorless hue that highlights their delicate transparency. Collectors prize hambergite for its rarity, its distinctive borate composition, and the challenge of finding pristine crystals with minimal etching or alteration. When displayed under proper lighting, the mineral can reveal subtle internal luster and crisp termination faces that showcase its mineralogical character.













