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Hedyphane specimens for sale
8 for sale · $300–$3,500 USD
7 in the gallery
Hedyphane is a lead arsenate chloride mineral that crystallizes in the monoclinic system. It typically forms blocky to prismatic aggregates with a dull to resinous luster and a pale to pale-yellow color that can appear honeyed in reflected light. Its mineral composition places lead and arsenate in a characteristic mixed anion framework, and its association with other lead- and arsenate-bearing minerals helps identify notable localities. Specimens from Namibia are among the most discussed, while the United States also hosts well-documented material, offering collectors a sense of the mineral’s regional varieties.
- Formula
- Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Arsenate; lead calcium arsenate chloride mineral (Strunz: 8.BA.??)
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Top localities
- Potosi Mine2 specimens
- Tsumeb1 specimen
About Hedyphane
For collectors, Hedyphane is valued for its relatively rare occurrence and the unique combination of lead and arsenate chemistry. Crystals can present interesting forms and, when well-preserved, offer a visually distinct look among secondary lead minerals. Specimens that display clean faces and good luster tend to be favored in display and cabinet collections, serving as a tangible record of the mineral’s intriguing composition and its occurrence in distinct mining districts.
