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Wurtzite specimens for sale
12 for sale · $100–$3,500 USD
61 in the gallery
Wurtzite is a hexagonal sulfide mineral that forms prismatic to tabular crystals with a metallic to adamantine to resinous luster. The typical color range is pale to dark brass-yellow, often with a pale gray to brownish tint in some specimens, and crystals may occur in clusters or as singular standout blades. Notable specimens have been reported from a variety of classic locales around the world, including Tanzania, Bolivia, Italy, the United States, and China, where hydrothermal and skarn environments have yielded well-formed crystals. Collectors value wurtzite for its distinctive geometry and the contrast of its metallic surface against contrasting matrixes, as well as its historical association with early sulfide mineralogy studies.
- Formula
- (Zn,Fe)S
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfides; ZnS polymorphs (Wurtzite/Sphalerite) Strunz 2.CB
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View all 12Where Wurtzite is found
Top localities
- La Facciata quarry, Carrara12 specimens
- Merelani Hills11 specimens
- Yaogangxian Mine3 specimens
- Butte Mining District2 specimens
- Leonard Mine2 specimens
- Manyara Region2 specimens
- Merelani Hills2 specimens
- Artana1 specimen
- Broken Hill1 specimen
- Dar-e-Zu mine1 specimen
About Wurtzite
In hand specimen, wurtzite presents a robust, hexagonal habit that can exhibit sharp edges and clean termination planes, contributing to strong lustrous faces that catch the light. The sulfide composition gives it a pale to brassy color and a relative hardness that allows for careful preparation and display on mineral cabinets. While not as universally abundant as some sulfides, high-quality crystals with pristine terminations and vibrant luster from celebrated localities remain sought after by collectors who focus on crystallography and locality blends.
