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Triplite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $70–$100 USD
7 in the gallery
Triplite is a phosphate mineral with the chemical composition (Mn,Fe)2PO4F, typically forming brown to yellow-brown to olive crystals that often occur as intergrown prismatic to tabular habits. Its lustre is commonly vitreous to resinous, and crystals can display clear crystal faces alongside occasional translucent sheen. Notable specimens come from Pakistan, where pockets frequently yield well-formed, gemmy crystals that attract careful examination by mineral collectors. In hand specimens, triplite can present a warm, earthy palette and a compact, prismatic form that is pleasing to study under good lighting.
- Formula
- (Mn,Fe)2PO4F
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Phosphates
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 5–5.5
- Specific gravity
- 3.5–3.9
- Luster
- vitreous, resinous, greasy
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- brown, black, red, pink
- Streak
- white, gray
- Cleavage
- good
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, granular, massive
Buy Triplite specimens
View all 2Where Triplite is found
Top localities
- Braldu Valley2 specimens
- Shigar Valley2 specimens
About Triplite
Collectors value triplite for its rarity in well-formed crystals, its distinctive composition blending fluoride with manganese and iron, and the interesting balance of color and transparency. The mineral is often associated with pegmatitic environments and hydrothermal settings where manganese-rich fluids crystallize in isolated pockets, giving crystals that are both intriguing and photographically rewarding. While not among the most common phosphate minerals, the best Pakistani examples are sought after for their size, clarity, and the subtle hue variations that make each crystal unique.
