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Triphane is a lithium aluminum silicate mineral. It typically forms colorless to pale yellow, transparent to translucent crystals with a vitreous to subadamantine lustre. The mineral commonly occurs as well-formed, tabular or prismatic crystals, often in tight, radiating aggregates within pegmatites. Hand-sized, well-formed crystals have made triphane a prized specimen among mineral collectors, especially when accompanied by clear zoning and minimal alteration.
- Formula
- LiAlSi2O6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate; Pyroxene group (spodumene)
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Top localities
- Mawi pegmatite2 specimens
- San Diego County2 specimens
- Dara-e-Pech District2 specimens
- Nuristan1 specimen
- Resplendor1 specimen
About Triphane
Significant specimens have been reported from Afghanistan, the United States, and Brazil, where pegmatitic environments promote its growth alongside other lithium-bearing minerals. In these localities, triphane can appear with sharp faces and clean terminations, sometimes displaying subtle color zoning that hints at its chemical composition. Collectors seek triphane for its rarity and its appearance in crystallized forms that contrast with more common pegmatite minerals, adding a refined accent to a cabinet, micromount, or display case.
