Rutile, Wurtzite-2H xls; Lengenbach Mine, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland; TN; unique piece
Rutile and Wurtzite-2H crystals from the Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland – micromount as unique piece
This micromount specimen features crystals of Rutile and Wurtzite 2H from the Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland. The light, fine-grained matrix hosts dark, finely developed Rutile crystals, accompanied by Wurtzite 2H in irregular crystalline growth. Despite its small size, the characteristic paragenesis of this exceptional locality is clearly recognizable. The specimen is well documented and originates from find number L-03-0371, collected in 2003.
Geology & Origin
Rutile is a titanium dioxide mineral that can form in a wide range of geological environments, while Wurtzite 2H represents the hexagonal modification of zinc sulfide. At the Lengenbach Quarry, such mineral associations formed under highly specialized geochemical conditions within dolomitic host rocks enriched in trace elements. The Binntal area is regarded worldwide as one of the most important localities for rare sulfides, oxides, and sulfosalts and is renowned for its exceptional mineralogical diversity.
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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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.050000 |
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