Nevadaite
A variety of Minerals
What is Nevadaite?
Nevadaite is a rare phosphate mineral with a chemical formula of
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Nevadaite 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.
Key Characteristics
Characteristics of Nevadaite
Nevadaite is a pale-green to turquoise colored mineral belonging to the phosphate group. It exhibits a radial crystal habit consisting of prismatic crystals covering areas up to 2 cm. It has a pale-blue streak, a vitreous luster, and is not fluorescent. Nevadaite is in the orthorhombic crystal system and displays conchoidal fracture.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pale green, turquoise
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Rock tumbling
- Not recommended
- Density
- 2.55 g/cm³
- Streak
- Pale powder-blue
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- (Cu2+,Al,V3+)6Al8(PO4)8F8(OH)2 · 22H2O
- Elements
- Al, Cu, F, H, O, P, V
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Nevadaite FAQs
How do I identify Nevadaite?
Nevadaite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Pale green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Nevadaite?
Nevadaite typically appears in Pale green, turquoise. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Nevadaite?
Nevadaite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.
What is the characteristics of nevadaite of Nevadaite?
Nevadaite is a pale-green to turquoise colored mineral belonging to the phosphate group. It exhibits a radial crystal habit consisting of prismatic crystals covering areas up to 2 cm. It has a pale-blue streak, a vitreous luster, and is not fluorescent. Nevadaite is in the orthorhombic crystal system and displays conchoidal fracture.
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