Whiteite specimens for sale
3 for sale · $800 USD
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Whiteite is a phosphate mineral that forms as a hydrated alumino-phosphate. It typically presents as colorless to white to pale tinted crystals or masses, often displaying a vitreous to resinous lustre. The mineral’s structure comprises interconnected phosphate groups with manganese and aluminum in octahedral and polyhedral coordination, giving it a soft to moderately hard feel and a habit that can appear in platy or tabular aggregates. Crystals are sometimes well-formed, though commonly observed as radiating aggregates or nodular masses, and they respond faintly to standard optical tests with a light, milky appearance.
- Formula
- Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Niche Interest
- Classification notes
- Phosphates; Phosphates with hydroxyl; possibly Strunz 8.B or related grouping
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About Whiteite
Notable specimens come from North American localities, especially sites in Canada and the USA where stable phosphate-rich environments support its crystallization. Whiteite is sought after for its delicate color, distinctive crystal forms, and association with other phosphates and manganese-bearing minerals, making it a favorable target for where collectors pursue unusual phosphate minerals. The mineral’s rarity and its specific hydration state add to its appeal, as do the challenges of finding well-preserved, fresh crystals in appropriate matrix materials. Collectors value Whiteite for its unique composition and the subtle beauty of its microscopic to modestly sized crystals within well-documented localities.