Hatchite xls; Lengenbach Mine, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland; Min; unique piece
Hatchite crystals from the Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, Switzerland – miniature specimen as unique piece, EDS analysed.
This miniature specimen with Hatchite crystals from the Lengenbach Quarry displays finely distributed, dark crystal aggregates set in a light-colored contrasting matrix. The crystals are small but clearly recognizable as distinct mineral phases, standing out sharply against the host rock. The marked EDS analysis confirms the mineralogical identification and emphasizes the well-documented, scientific nature of this single specimen. The specimen originates from the documented find number L-21437, collected in 1995, providing clear and traceable provenance.
Geology & Origin
Hatchite is a rare lead-arsenic sulfide mineral and one of the characteristic species from the Lengenbach Quarry. This locality is internationally renowned for its exceptional diversity of complex sulfosalt minerals formed under alpine metamorphic conditions. The crystals shown here originate from this classic occurrence in the Binntal, Valais, Switzerland, and exemplify the outstanding mineralogical significance of the Lengenbach Quarry.
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) | embeddet 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
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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.080000 |
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