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Creedite

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Creedite, a rare halide mineral, is a calcium aluminium sulphate hydroxide fluoride hydrate that forms as a secondary mineral in fluorine-rich geochemical environments. Of the few known instances where it is well-crystallized each often presents a different colour, or overall habit distinctive to that deposit. Navidad mine (which translates as Christmas mine) at Mun. de Rodeo, Durango, Mexico is one of the first important localities for excellent crystals and these often show a distinctive orange colour and radiating 'star-burst' form where they have grown enclosed in clay. This excellent small cabinet specimen comes from Martin Kershaw's collection and almost certainly came from the important finds between 2005 and 2011. Not only does it present a great colour, but is really well-crystallized and in fine condition too.

Product details

SpeciesCreedite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.0 x 5.2 cm
Added on12/10/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$400.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Creedite
Mineral guide
Learn about Creedite
delicate calcium aluminum sulfate fluoride forming radiating sprays and orange spheres on contrasting matrix; prized for fragility and Santa Eulalia.
Creedite
Regional guide
Creedite from Navidad Mine, Mexico
from Navidad Mine, Mexico: orange radiating blades in complete floater clusters, formed in fluorite veins; a classic, highly collectible mineral.
Locality guide
Navidad Mine
Navidad Mine, Mexico — renowned for pink-purple fluorite octahedra and orange creedite balls, with rare lilac creedite on green fluorite, prized by collectors.