Messelite
A variety of Minerals
What is Messelite?
Messelite is a translucent mineral that is white, pale greenish white, greenish gray, pink, or colorless. The mineral may be granular or occur as internally radial aggregates of lamellar crystals arranged as globes, hemispheres, or sheafs, up to 1.5 cm (0.59 in). Messelite is a member of the fairfieldite group.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Messelite 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.
Messelite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Messelite
Messelite has been found in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United States. The mineral tends to form in granite pegmatites by hydrothermal alteration at a late stage. Messelite occurs in association with amblygonite, anapaite, brazilianite, eosphorite, fairfieldite, goyazite, graftonite, herderite, hureaulite, ludlamite, phosphoferrite, siderite, triphylite, vivianite, and whitlockite.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- White, pale gray white, creamy white
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5
- Density
- 3.15 - 3.16 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2 · 2H2O
- Elements
- Ca, Fe, H, O, P
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Messelite FAQs
How do I identify Messelite?
Messelite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Messelite?
Messelite typically appears in White, pale gray white, creamy white. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Messelite?
Messelite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the formation of messelite of Messelite?
Messelite has been found in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United States. The mineral tends to form in granite pegmatites by hydrothermal alteration at a late stage. Messelite occurs in association with amblygonite, anapaite, brazilianite, eosphorite, fairfieldite, goyazite, graftonite, herderite, hureaulite, ludlamite, phosphoferrite, siderite, triphylite, vivianite, and whitlockite.
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