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Mottramite specimens for sale
114 for sale · $100–$4,500 USD
81 in the gallery
Mottramite is a lead copper vanadate mineral that forms as elongated, prismatic crystals and botryoidal masses. It typically presents a muted brown to olive color with a resinous to vitreous lustre, and can occur in a yellowish to greenish hue in certain weathered specimens. The mineral commonly occurs in hydrothermal environments and is often found in association with other vanadates and secondary minerals in copper-rich deposits.
- Formula
- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Lead copper vanadate hydroxide minerals (vanadate group; oxides/hydroxides class)
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Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia - mossy, dendritic green masses on calcite, a rare vanadate formed in a supergene deposit; prized for texture and contrast.Read guide
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Mottramite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico
Ojuela Mine Mottramite from Mexico - velvety olive-green botryoidal crusts on iron-oxide matrix, a famous locality prized by collectors for color and contrast.Read guideAbout Mottramite
Among the most celebrated occurrences are pieces from Namibia and Mexico, with additional notable specimens reported from the USA, Morocco, and the UK. Collectors prize mottramite for its distinctive crystal habit, its relatively rare occurrence among vanadates, and its bright, glassy surfaces that photograph well under reflected light. Specimens can range from compact aggregates to slender, elongated crystals, providing a variety of display options for a collection focused on secondary minerals and vanadates.
