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Parisite specimens for sale
6 for sale · $40–$9,000 USD
31 in the gallery
Parisite is a rare carbonate mineral that crystallizes in the monoclinic system and typically forms prismatic to tabular crystals, often colorless to pale yellow with a vitreous to adamantine luster. Its habit can include delicate, translucent crystals that reveal subtle zoning and high clarity in well-formed specimens. Specimens from Malawi, Pakistan, Brazil, and Colombia are among the most collectible, where Parisite occurs with other rare earth and fluoride-bearing minerals, sometimes in associated carbonate mineral groups.
- Formula
- CaCe2(CO3)3F2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Carbonate mineral; fluorocarbonate group; Strunz classification 5.BD
Buy Parisite specimens
View all 6Where Parisite is found
Top localities
- Muzo Mine10 specimens
- Snowbird Mine4 specimens
- Trimouns Talc Mine3 specimens
- Mount Malosa2 specimens
- Boyacá Department1 specimen
- Ganadao1 specimen
- La Pita Mine1 specimen
- Montana1 specimen
- Gachalá1 specimen
- Mount Malosa1 specimen
About Parisite
Collectors prize Parisite for its rarity and the distinctive combination of calcium and cerium with carbonate and fluoride, creating a composition that stands out among rare carbonate minerals. The mineral’s pale coloration and crisp crystal forms make it attractive for display and mineralogical study, especially in packages that emphasize complex fluoride- and rare-earth-bearing assemblages. While not abundant in collection halls, the best Parisite crystals from distinguished locales continue to attract keen interest for their rarity, aesthetic clarity, and contribution to a well-rounded suite of rare earth-bearing minerals.
