Huebnerite specimens for sale
5 for sale · $295–$985 USD
2 in the gallery
Huebnerite is a tungsten manganese oxide mineral that forms monoclinic crystals with a metallic to adamantine luster. The color ranges from brown to reddish-barn red, and crystals often present sharp faces and well-defined terminations, sometimes occurring as prisms or stubby tabular forms. Habit can include elongated crystals in groups, with a vitreous to resinous shine that highlights its metallic sheen when exposed to light. In well-crystallized specimens, color zoning and parallel growth are commonly visible, contributing to the stone’s overall visual appeal.
- Formula
- MnWO4
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxide mineral; Tungstate; Wolframite group (Fe-MnWO4 series)
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Where Huebnerite is found
Top localities
- Sweet Home Mine1 specimen
About Huebnerite
Notable sources for huebnerite include Peru and the United States, where high-quality crystals have been recovered from hydrothermal veins associated with tungsten-rich hydrothermal systems. Collectors prize specimens that display clean terminations, bright luster, and clear crystal forms, as these features best showcase the mineral’s structural clarity and color. Huebnerite often occurs alongside other tungsten minerals, which can add context for locality and give collectors a sense of the paragenesis in which the crystals form. Its relative rarity and distinctive morphology make it a sought-after addition to many quiet, cabinet-style displays.