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Hutchinsonite specimens for sale
1 for sale · $750 USD
11 in the gallery
Hutchinsonite is a lead thallium arsenosulfide mineral with the formula (Tl,Pb)2As5S9. It typically forms prismatic or tabular crystals and occurs with a metallic to submetallic luster that can appear steel-gray to dark bronze, displaying a silvery highlight where facets catch the light. In polished specimens, its color ranges from deep gray to black, and crystals may show sharp faces and well-developed terminations when conditions permit. The mineral’s habit and sheen, along with its distinctive composition, give it a striking presence in hand specimens and display cabinets.
- Formula
- (Tl,Pb)2As5S9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfide; sulfosalt
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 1.5–2
- Specific gravity
- 4.6
- Luster
- metallic, submetallic
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- gray, black, red
- Streak
- red, brown
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, acicular, fibrous, radiating, massive
- Classic / historic
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View all 1Where Hutchinsonite is found
Top localities
- Quiruvilca Mine7 specimens
- Quiruvilca District2 specimens
About Hutchinsonite
Notable localities for hutchinsonite include Peru and Switzerland, where high-temperature hydrothermal veins and sulfide-rich assemblages yield some of the finest crystals. Specimens from these regions can exhibit clean, well-formed crystals and dramatic twinning, underscoring the mineral’s collector appeal. The rarity of hutchinsonite adds to its desirability, as representative samples are less common in standard mineral collections and often appear in specialized or museum-grade lots. Collectors value it for the combination of its metallic luster, striking color contrast, and the historical interest tied to classic hydrothermal environments.
