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Veszelyite specimens for sale
64 for sale · $350–$12,500 USD
35 in the gallery
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 · 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)
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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.
