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Kovdorskite specimens for sale
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Kovdorskite is a hydrated magnesium phosphate mineral that forms colorless to white crystals with a glassy lustre. It commonly occurs as small, well-formed crystals or in encrustations within phosphate-rich rock matrices, and can be found in low-temperature hydrothermal environments. Its habit tends toward granular to acicular aggregates, and its transparency combined with a clear, bright appearance makes it identifiable under magnification.
- Formula
- Mg2(PO4)(OH) · 3H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
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Top localities
- Kola Peninsula2 specimens
- Murmansk Oblast1 specimen
About Kovdorskite
Notable specimens come from Russia, where the mineral has been reported from localities associated with phosphate-bearing formations. Collectors value kovdorskite for its rarity and its association with phosphate systems, as well as its clean, pale crystals that contrast with more common phosphate minerals. While not typically a bold, dramatic specimen, it offers scientific interest due to its hydration state and magnesium phosphate chemistry, appealing to those who specialize in phosphate-bearing minerals and minerals from Russia.
