Djurleite xls (with Chalcocite); Reichenbach, Odenwald, Germany; TN; unique piece
Djurleite crystals, with Chalcocite, from Reichenbach, Odenwald, Germany – micromount as unique piece
This micromount specimen shows Djurleite, with Chalcocite, from Reichenbach, Odenwald, Germany. The small but expressive piece displays a dark, metallic appearance with clear contrasts between different ore phases.
The Djurleite crystals occur in a compact, fine grained formation and are closely intergrown with Chalcocite. The surface shows a slightly lustrous to matte texture with dark, nearly black zones alongside brownish to gray areas. Despite the small size, the crystalline character is visible and gives the specimen an interesting and differentiated texture.
Geology & Origin
Djurleite is a copper sulfide mineral that commonly forms in the oxidation zone of copper deposits or through transformation processes from other copper sulfides. Chalcocite is a closely related mineral and often occurs together with Djurleite.
The Odenwald region in Germany is a classic area for historic ore deposits with a variety of copper minerals. Reichenbach is one of the known localities and produces typical representatives of secondary copper sulfides.
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) | embedded 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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Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.050000 |
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