Angelite tumbled

What is Angelite tumbled?

Angelite tumbled is a popular lightly-colored stone that takes polish very well, thus is most commonly tumbled and used for ornamental purposes. Deposits from which angelite tumbled is tumbled and polished are found in Chile, Austria, Italy, and Mexico.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.570-1.614
Birefringence: 0.044
Pleochroism: Weak
Optical Character: Biaxial positive
Dispersion: 0.013

Market Value Factors

Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Angelite tumbled before comparing listings or appraisals.

Size & Weight

Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.

Rarity & Demand

Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.

Condition & Finish

Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.

Treatment & Provenance

Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.

Applies to all rocks & minerals.

Where to Find Angelite tumbled

Angelite tumbled is a variety of Anhydrite. RockHoundR, the free-to-download rockhounding map from the Ruby Glint team, shows where collectors find anhydrite in the US, with land-access notes for BLM land and national forests. Collecting is banned in national parks.

See where to find anhydrite

Always check the local rules and get the landowner's permission before you collect.