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Liddicoatite specimens for sale
8 for sale · $100–$295,000 USD
48 in the gallery
Liddicoatite is a tourmaline variety that forms in elongated, prismatic crystals often with strong pleochroism and a vitreous to resinous luster. The mineral commonly shows a range of colours due to trace elements, and specimens can present complex zonation along the crystal faces. Crystals frequently occur in pegmatites and hydrothermal environments, producing well-formed, tabular to prismatic habits that attract collectors seeking bold colour and rare growth forms.
- Formula
- Ca(Li2Al)Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Cyclosilicate; Tourmaline group (Strunz 9.B or related; oxide- and borosilicate-rich tourmalines)
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View all 8Where Liddicoatite is found
Top localities
- Madagascar11 specimens
- Anjanabonoina pegmatites7 specimens
- Anjanabononoia7 specimens
- Vakinankaratra5 specimens
- Sahatany Pegmatite Field4 specimens
- Camp Robin area2 specimens
- Haute Matsiatra2 specimens
- Alakamisy Itenina1 specimen
- Aricanga mine1 specimen
- Bevoandrano pegmatite1 specimen
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About Liddicoatite
Notable specimens come from Madagascar, Vietnam, Brazil, and Switzerland, where rich pegmatite pockets yield notable terminations and clean, gemmy crystals. Collectors value Liddicoatite for its aesthetic colour distribution and good crystal integrity, often cut as cabinet specimens or retained as pristine crystals for display. The species sits within the broader tourmaline family, sharing its characteristic prismatic habit, hexagonal cross-sections, and layered, chambered termination patterns, while offering distinctive colour zoning and sometimes intense pleochroism that enhances its display appeal.
