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Richellite; Richelle, Liege, Belgium; MM/TN

$5.45

Item number

R16150

TYP, E; beige material throughout matrix.

SHIPPING up to 8 weeks!

All of these specimen are individually checked by our mineralogical, scientific team - at least under the microscope – in order to make sure the identification is proper. This is hand work and takes its time. Depending on the material you are ordering and the quantity it may take in some cases up to 4-6 weeks. This however ensures the quality of our specimen. Please keep this in mind when placing the order.

Details

Richellite from Richelle, Liège, Belgium – One Micromount/Thumbnail

The offered Micromount consist of very rich Richellite material from the type locality at Richelle near Liège, Belgium. The specimens show the characteristic yellowish-brown to ochre, fine-grained to crusty mineralization and may additionally contain other rare phosphate minerals. As natural specimens, they vary in shape, size and appearance.

Geology & Origin

Richelle is the type locality of Richellite and is situated on the grounds of a former monastery near Liège, Belgium. This rare phosphate occurs there together with other phosphate minerals in a distinctive secondary mineralization. Material from this classic locality is difficult to obtain today and is therefore particularly interesting for systematic mineral collections.

Picture shows sample! Item may differ in size, shape and colour from the sample image!

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

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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Safety

We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.

Responsible Provider

Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden

Email: info@mikon-online.com

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shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg)	0.020000