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Zektzerite specimens for sale
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Zektzerite is a mineral species defined by its chemical composition NaLiZrSi6O15 and orthorhombic to monoclinic crystal habits in minerals from pegmatitic environments. It typically forms pale yellow to colorless crystals or granular masses with a vitreous to resinous luster, and may occur in compact aggregates that reflect light along small, well-formed faces. Specimens are associated with alkaline, silica-rich pegmatites, where zirconium- and lithium-rich melts crystallize under relatively low thermal gradients, yielding euhedral to subhedral crystals.
- Formula
- NaLiZrSi6O15
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate, inosilicate; Strunz 9.DN
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 6
- Specific gravity
- 2.79–2.8
- Luster
- vitreous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, white, pink, brown
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- good
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, acicular, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
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View all 4Where Zektzerite is found
Top localities
- Washington Pass16 specimens
- Mount Malosa1 specimen
About Zektzerite
Notable occurrences include localities in the United States and Malawi, where Zektzerite-bearing assemblages accompany other lithium- and zirconium-rich phases. Collectors prize well-formed crystals and fragments that display clean edges and good transparency, often from pegmatite pockets or vug-rich environments. Although not among the most common minerals, Zektzerite appeals to mineral enthusiasts for its delicate crystal forms and the geological specificity of its occurrence, offering a glimpse into pegmatitic differentiation and the evolution of complex silicates.
