Lorenzenite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $200–$500 USD
10 in the gallery
Lorenzenite is a titanium-rich silicate mineral that forms in igneous and pegmatitic environments. It typically presents as small, sharp crystals with a blue-grey to black color and a metallic to adamantine luster, often occurring in granular to euhedral aggregates. The mineral’s structure features titanium and sodium in a framework that can yield crisp faces and a bright surface shine, contributing to its distinctive appearance in hand specimens.
- Formula
- Na2Ti2(Si2O6)O3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate; inosilicate, lorenzenite group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 6
- Specific gravity
- 3.4–3.45
- Luster
- vitreous, submetallic
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- black, brown, red
- Streak
- white, brown
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, acicular, fibrous, massive
- Classic / historic
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Where Lorenzenite is found
Top localities
- Kola Peninsula2 specimens
- Mont Saint-Hilaire1 specimen
- Poudrette Quarry1 specimen
About Lorenzenite
Notable specimens have been reported from Russia and Canada, where Lorenzenite accompanies other rare titanium silicates in complex pegmatites and alkaline complexes. Collectors prize it for its rarity and the striking contrast it can form against host minerals, as well as the satisfying crispness of its crystal habit under magnification. While typically not abundant, high-quality Lorenzenite crystals can be sought in well-documented locality assemblages, making it a desirable target for provenance-conscious collectors.