$2,500Median
13Sold (12 mo)
$1,200Last sale
Liroconite specimens for sale
3 for sale · $2,500–$21,500 USD
44 in the gallery
Liroconite is a copper aluminium arsenate hydrate mineral that forms well-formed crystals and gives a bright blue to greenish-blue coloration. It commonly occurs as small, tabular to prismatic crystals with a vitreous to resinous luster, often embedded in matrix or associated with other secondary copper minerals. Specimens are best known from classic localities in the United Kingdom, where secondary alteration in copper-rich environments has produced well-formed crystals that attract close inspection.
- Formula
- Cu2Al(AsO4)(OH)4 · 4H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Arsenate mineral, hydrated copper-aluminum arsenate (IMA-listed mineral)
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About Liroconite
Collectors value liroconite for its distinct color and the rarity of sizeable, undamaged crystals. While it is not among the most common secondary minerals, standout pieces exhibit sharp terminations and bright saturation that photograph well in both field and cabinet display. Its association with other arsenates and secondary copper minerals adds contextual interest, making liroconite a sought-after item for specialist collections focused on secondary copper minerals or European classic minerals.
