Hatchite / Wallisite, Jordanite xls; Lengenbach Mine, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland; TN; unique piece
Hatchite / Wallisite and Jordanite crystals from the Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland – micromount as unique piece
This micromount features crystals of Hatchite / Wallisite and Jordanite from the Lengenbach Quarry in the Binntal, Valais, Switzerland. The fine crystal aggregates are set in light-colored matrix and are characteristic of this exceptional locality. Despite the very small size, the different mineral phases are clearly distinguishable and document a complex sulfosalt paragenesis. The specimen originates from find L-21590, collected in 1989, and represents a classic single piece of both scientific and collector interest.
Geology & Origin
The Lengenbach Quarry in the Binntal is world-renowned for its extraordinary diversity of rare sulfosalt minerals. Hatchite, Wallisite, and Jordanite form within an arsenic-rich, metamorphosed dolomitic host rock. These complex geological conditions have led to the development of numerous rare mineral species, making Lengenbach one of the most important localities for systematic sulfosalt collections.
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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Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.080000 |
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