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Otavite specimens for sale
1 for sale · $1,600 USD
3 in the gallery
Otavite is a cadmium carbonate mineral that forms as transparent to pale-colored crystals in a typically blocky or prismatic habit, often displaying a gentle vitreous lustre. Its occurrence is linked to hydrothermal and sedimentary environments where cadmium-rich fluids have crystallized, and it is most commonly associated with classic mineral localities that produce small, well-formed specimens. Notable specimens come from Namibia and the United States, where collectors prize the clean crystal shapes and the rarity of finding Otavite in well-formed crystals.
- Formula
- CdCO3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
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Top localities
- Tsumeb3 specimens
- Copper Stope1 specimen
About Otavite
Collectors value Otavite for its rarity and crystal quality, especially when gemmy, well-formed crystals occur in matrix or as isolated specimens. The mineral’s cadmium carbonate composition contributes to its light hues, which can range from colorless to pale yellow or pink, depending on trace elements and exposure. While not as common as many sulfide or carbonate minerals, Otavite remains a target for cabinets and desktop displays, appreciated for its scientific significance as a Cd-bearing carbonate and for the appeal of its delicate crystals among dedicated collectors.
