Lanarkite, Wulfenite, Chrysocolla xls; C+B Mine, AZ, USA; Scab; unique piece
Lanarkite, Wulfenite and Chrysocolla crystals from the C+B Mine, AZ, USA – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This visually striking small cabinet specimen presents a diverse mix of secondary copper and lead minerals. The irregularly textured matrix displays bluish-green Chrysocolla coatings and yellowish areas of Wulfenite. Bright yellow to orange zones, typical of Lanarkite, are also visible. The crystals are mostly small and crust-like, with no distinct individual crystals.
Geology & Origin:
The C+B Mine in Arizona is known for its colorful secondary minerals formed in the oxidized zones of this polymetallic deposit. Lanarkite commonly occurs here along with Wulfenite and other lead minerals. Chrysocolla forms in copper-rich areas and adds its characteristic color to this attractive specimen.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
Abbreviation | Meaning |
xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
xls | noticeable crystals |
(xl) | embedded or damaged |
(xls) | embeddet or damaged |
MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
TYP | type locality of the original description |
SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
UV | ultraviolet reaction |
SC | self-collected |
U | unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.100000 |
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