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Serpierite Galena & Sphalerite

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Serpierite Galena & Sphalerite

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Locality: 
Genna Zinc Smelter, Letmathe, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm
Weight: 
19.00gr
Description

Curious piece formed by several minerals, among which stand out: serpierite, turquoise blue, flattened acicular shape, monoclinic crystalline system, vitreous luster, low hardness and transparent; galena, lead gray, metallic luster, low hardness, isometric, opaque and fragile crystalline system with a normally cubic, octahedral and dodecahedral morphology; and sphalerite or blenda, a mineral of Zn of brownish color normally, adamantine and resinous shine, isometric crystalline system, normally with transparent crystals and appreciated in gemology for its softness and fragility. A beautiful combination of minerals on a matrix with which they contrast very well.2.8

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Serpierite

Formula: 
Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O
Strunz: 
7.DD.30
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.0
Type Locality: 
Serpieri Mine, Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines), Agios Konstantinos [St Constantine] (Kamariza), Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District (Laurion; Laurium), Attikí Prefecture (Attica; Attika), Greece

Galena

Formula: 
PbS
Strunz: 
2.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Colour: 
Lead-grey
Streak: 
Lead-grey

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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Thank you for visiting our shop.

- Pieces will be sent 48/72 hours after the payment is received.

- All of our shipments, will be done by secured mail & Track Number.

- Shipping fees does not include insurances, import duties, taxes or charges. Check with your country´s custom border. In case you want to ensure you order contact with us.

- Every mineral will be nicely packed and labelled.

- Multiple purchases will have discount on shippings if it is possible due to the weight of the pieces.

- Colour may vary due to the camera sensor.

 

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