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BRU128876

Fluorite & Galena

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Description
Locality: 
Giromagny, Territoire-de-Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4 × 2.5 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.70cm
Description

Lovely specimen crystallized. Largest crystal measures 7mm. Pale yellow crystals are bright and frosted a little at center. Visean's age Volcano-sedimentary Matrix, is result from gigantics pyroclastics eruptions, and is covered by a micro-quartz skin. Historically this vein was already worked in the 16th century. Renowned as very productive, this mine is'nt accessible since the mid-18th century. An outcrop, recently found, provided some well-cristallized fluorite in association with galena.

Discovery recounted in the French journal "Le regne mineral No. 107."

European shipping: 14€ (Following label and Proof of deposit & signature included. Insurance: 1$/150$ offered)

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Fluorite

Formula: 
CaF2
Strunz: 
3.AB.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov District (St Joachimsthal), Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Galena

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

Seller Information

Payment options: offline, paypal_wpp, paypal_wps

Seller's terms and conditions

Items will be carefully packaged.
Shipping:
- See shipping seller policy for Internationals costs or ask a question.
- Crystals will be only in parcel, not in letter except micromount in MM box if less than 10 samples (thickness 3cm max.).
- Returns only if damaged items --> send pictures and contact seller before sending.
- Possible shipping insurance --> contact seller. Offered over 100€ invoice.

For any questions I'll be pleased to give response.