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Staurolite specimens for sale
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Staurolite is a mineral of the nesosilicate group that forms brown to dark brown to reddish crystals, often as elongated prisms with characteristic rectangular terminations. It commonly displays a vitreous to resinous luster and can occur in granular or prismatic habits, sometimes presenting the famous cross-shaped twinning that gives it a distinctive and collectible silhouette.
- Formula
- Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate mineral; Nesosilicate (orthorhombic)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 7–7.5
- Specific gravity
- 3.7–3.8
- Luster
- vitreous, resinous, dull
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent, opaque
- Color
- brown, black, red, yellow
- Streak
- white, gray
- Cleavage
- distinct
- Fracture
- subconchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
- Classic / historic
Buy Staurolite specimens
View all 1Where Staurolite is found
Top localities
- Pestsovye Keivy, Kol'skiy poluostrov13 specimens
- Sponda Alp - Pizzo Forno4 specimens
- Taos County2 specimens
- Salinas de Otuma1 specimen
- Borisovskie Sopki1 specimen
About Staurolite
Notable specimens come from classic localities in Russia, the United States, Brazil, Peru, and Switzerland, where it forms in high-temperature metamorphic rocks such as schists and granulites, often alongside garnet and chlorite. Surface-polished and cabinet-sized crystals reveal sharp edges and the reflective facets that collectors value for display. The cross-twin habit is especially sought after by mineral enthusiasts, along with well-formed halos of bright, reflective faces that emerge in hand-sized pieces.
Collectors value staurolite for its striking crystal forms and the interplay of color and luster under light. Its robust constitutions and varied appearances—from deep brown to pale amber—make it a versatile addition to a regional or metamorphic suite, appealing to those building a curated collection focused on silicate minerals and metamorphic mineralogy.
