Veszelyite

Veszelyite specimens for sale

29 for sale ยท $350โ€“$12,500 USD

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Veszelyite is a copper zinc phosphate mineral that forms as small, angular crystals and masses with a bright blue-green to turquoise hue. It often displays a vitreous to subadamantine luster and can occur in fibrous or tabular habits associated with secondary copper and zinc mineral assemblages. The mineral is frequently found in hydrothermal veins and copper-bearing environments, with notable specimens reported from China, the United States, Romania, and the Republic of the Congo, among other localities. Specimens are typically compact and can exhibit geometric crystal faces, which enhance their appeal to collectors who value clear color separation and crystal integrity.

Formula
(Cu,Zn)2Zn(PO4)(OH)3 ยท 2H2O
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Moderately Stable
Collector interest
High Interest
Classification notes
Phosphates; Hydrated copper zinc phosphate mineral (Strunz: 8.B or related subclass; Dana: 37.2)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
monoclinic
Mohs hardness
3.5โ€“4
Specific gravity
3.38โ€“3.45
Luster
vitreous
Transparency
transparent, translucent
Color
blue, green
Streak
white, blue, green
Cleavage
perfect
Fracture
uneven
Crystal habit
prismatic, tabular, druzy, granular, massive

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Where Veszelyite is found

Top localities

  1. Black Pine Mine25 specimens
  2. Palabanda quarries9 specimens
  3. Dongchuan District7 specimens
  4. Laochang ore field6 specimens
  5. Yunnan2 specimens
  6. Ocna de Fier1 specimen

About Veszelyite

Collectors prize veselyite for its striking color and relative rarity in high-quality crystals, as well as its association with other copper minerals that provide contextual mineral paragenesis. The combination of vivid coloration, micrometric to radiating aggregates, and the often pristine crystal forms makes veselyite a desirable addition to a prepared collection. While not as widely distributed as some more common copper phosphates, the best examples come from well-characterized hydrothermal environments, offering a window into the mineralogy of copper-rich systems and a tactile link to notable localities around the world.