Mushistonite, Natanite; Mushiston, Tajikistan; MM; unique piece
Mushistonite and Natanite from Mushiston, Tajikistan. Micromount as unique piece for mineral collectors.
This exceptional specimen features both Mushistonite and Natanite from the classic locality of Mushiston in Tajikistan—a well-known source of rare tin- and iron-bearing minerals discovered during Soviet-era geological exploration. Both minerals are extremely rare on their own; their coexistence on a single piece makes this sample highly desirable to advanced mineral collectors and researchers.
Mushistonite is a complex copper-tin silicate hydroxide that typically forms olive-green to brownish crusts on matrix. Natanite, in contrast, is a titanium-iron oxide mineral that may appear inconspicuous but holds significant geochemical interest. In this piece, both minerals are present as fine microcrystalline aggregates, visible under magnification—ideal for specialized collectors and microscopy enthusiasts.
Mushiston, located in western Tajikistan, remains one of the very few known localities for this specific mineral association. Once a key site for Soviet mineral exploration, the deposit is now largely depleted, making remaining specimens increasingly rare on the market.
This unique piece is an excellent addition for collectors focused on tin deposits, rare mineral associations, or Central Asian localities. With its documented origin and uncommon pairing of species, it offers both scientific relevance and aesthetic appeal—a true asset for any serious mineral collection.
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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Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.020000 |
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