Pyrophyllite Mineral Specimen - North Carolina

This beautiful pyrophyllite specimen comes from the storied deposits of North Carolina, one of the few regions in the world known for producing this silky, finely layered mineral. Exhibiting a soft, pearly luster and subtle variations of white, cream, brownish red, and light golden tones, this piece showcases the mineral’s characteristic foliated texture — a hallmark of its micaceous structure.

Geologic Background:
Pyrophyllite is a phyllosilicate mineral composed of aluminum silicate hydroxide, closely related to talc in both feel and form. It forms in metamorphic environments, typically where aluminum-rich rocks have been altered by hydrothermal activity. North Carolina’s deposits are among the most significant in the United States, long prized for their purity and fine-grained quality. A versatile mineral, it is often used in the manufacture of ceramics and paints.

Comes with a lidded plastic display box.

65x48x40mm 

123g