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Palygorskite specimens for sale
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10 in the gallery
Palygorskite is a hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate with a distinctive fibrous to acicular habit. The mineral often forms slender, elongated crystals or aggregates that display a silky to dull luster and a pale to colorless appearance, sometimes faintly tinted by impurities. Crystals commonly occur in fibrous masses or radiating bundles, and can be associated with other trace minerals in arid or altered sedimentary environments. Specimens from notable deposits often exhibit well-formed fibers and attractive textures that catch light along their length.
- Formula
- ◻Al2Mg2◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Phyllosilicate; palygorskite-sepiolite group
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Top localities
- Metaline Falls5 specimens
- Pend Oreille Mine2 specimens
- Chihuahua1 specimen
- Puiva Mount1 specimen
- Virginia1 specimen
About Palygorskite
Collectors prize palygorskite for its unique fibrous morphology and the range of localities that yield well-preserved, minute needles. Notable sources include arid-zone deposits in the Americas and Eurasia, where the mineral occurs in compact siltstone or clay-rich matrices, sometimes within secondary minerals. The material can provide striking display pieces when mounted or prepared to emphasize its texture, and it often serves as a comparative specimen for fibrous silicates in mineral collections. While not always flashy in color, the structural character and locality associations make palygorskite a steady choice for those seeking textural diversity and mineral-formation context.
