Hatchite, Hutchinsonite xls; Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland; TN; unique piece
Hatchite 72% (remaining part = Wallisite) and Hutchinsonite crystals from the Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland – miniature specimen as unique piece
This miniature specimen from the Lengenbach Quarry features Hatchite (72%) associated with Hutchinsonite on a light-colored matrix. The red to orange areas form a strong visual contrast with the pale host rock and give the piece a distinctive appearance despite its small size. The crystals are locally concentrated and add significant mineralogical interest. This specimen was examined by EDX analysis and is documented under reference EDXPR-2458, dated 26 August 1986, which further enhances its scientific and collectible relevance.
Geology & Origin
The Lengenbach Quarry in the Binntal is one of the world’s most important localities for complex sulfide and sulfosalt minerals. Hatchite and Hutchinsonite form there under highly specific geochemical conditions within dolomite veins enriched in lead, arsenic, and other metals. The locality is renowned for its exceptional mineral diversity and numerous type minerals. Specimens with documented analytical data from historical collecting periods are especially valued by collectors and researchers alike.
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.
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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.050000 |
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