Sinter from historical mining at Büschensberg near Elbingerode in the Harz Mountains, Thuringia, Germany – 1 unique flat
This collection showcases an unusually diverse range of sinter textures from historical mining areas at Büschensberg near Elbingerode in the Harz Mountains. The specimens feature pale green, whitish and grey plates with cellular or cloudy surfaces, smooth crusts with contrasting coloration, and botryoidal or reticulated textures. Especially notable are a large slab with a dark central pattern and another with fine crystal coatings in net-like formations.Together, these pieces offer a multifaceted glimpse into sinter formation under variable geochemical conditions.
The Büschensberg area is part of a historically important mining region in the eastern Harz. These sinter specimens likely formed from carbonate- or silica-rich waters that precipitated minerals in cavities and fissures over extended periods. The resulting coatings exhibit a wide range of colors and textures. This flat presents a compelling snapshot of secondary mineral deposits from a lesser-known part of the Harz’s mining history.