Laueite specimens for sale
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Laueite is a hydrated manganese iron phosphate mineral. It forms as white to pale pink crystals in monoclinic habit, often displaying a vitreous to resinous luster. The composition includes Mn2+, Fe3+, phosphate groups and hydroxide, held together with eight molecules of water in its structure. Specimens are primarily associated with hydrothermal environments where phosphate-bearing fluids crystallize under relatively low-temperature conditions. German localities are especially noted among the world’s collections, with several classic finds that highlight Laueite’s delicate crystal forms and the subtle color variation seen in careful specimens.
- Formula
- Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
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Where Laueite is found
Top localities
- Hagendorf South Pegmatite1 specimen
About Laueite
Collectors value Laueite for its rarity and the fine, well-formed crystals that can occur in cluster habits or isolated crystal sprays. The mineral’s translucence and luster contribute to striking display pieces, particularly when small secondary crystals accompany the primary formations. While not among the most common phosphate minerals, Laueite captures interest for its connectivity to phosphate-rich hydrothermal systems and its role in the broader class of Mn-Fe phosphate minerals, offering a window into the minerals formed under specific geochemical conditions.