Asimowite

A variety of Minerals

What is Asimowite?

Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Asimowite 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.

See where Asimowite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

Chemical Formula: Fe²⁺4O(Si₂O₇) although this formula would be typically written as β-Fe²⁺2SiO₄ to emphasize its polymorphic relationship to fayalite, asimowite, like Mg-dominant wadsleyite, is actually a sorosilicate and not a member of the olivine group.
Elements: Fe, O, Si