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Legrandite specimens for sale
31 for sale · $150–$25,000 USD
57 in the gallery
Legrandite is a zinc arsenate mineral that typically forms yellow to greenish-yellow, delicate prismatic crystals. It often occurs in acute, tabular, or needle-like habits and can display a resinous to silky luster when well-formed. The mineral commonly presents as small to medium-sized crystals that may cluster in aggregates, often associated with oxide-rich hydrothermal environments and secondary alteration zones.
- Formula
- Zn2(AsO4)(OH) · H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Arsenates; Strunz 04.AA (Arsenates)
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Top localities
- Ojuela Mine53 specimens
- Flor de Peña Mine11 specimens
- Santa Eulalia Mining District2 specimens
- Durango1 specimen
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Legrandite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico
Legrandite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico - lemon to orange-yellow sprays of glassy crystals in oxidized zinc-arsenate zones; prized for color and form.Read guide
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Legrandite from Flor de Peña Mine, Mexico
Legrandite from Flor de Peña Mine, Mexico — type locality; golden-yellow prismatic crystals, rosettes in oxidized zinc ore, prized for pedigree.Read guideAbout Legrandite
Significant specimens have been found in Mexico and Namibia, where producers produce many well-crystallized crystals that attract collectors for their bright color and fine termination. In Mexican locales, Legrandite is frequently associated with zinc and manganese oxides, while Namibian occurrences can be found in oxidized zones of copper or zinc-rich veins, contributing to the mineral’s characteristic crystal forms. Collectors prize Legrandite for its striking color, rarity, and the contrast between its vivid crystals and the matrix, making it a distinctive accent piece for mineral displays.
