Hectorite; Hector, California, USA; MM; unique piece
Hectorite from Hector, California, USA – micromount as a unique piece
This small Hectorite specimen displays a light cream-white to slightly beige colour. Its compact, irregularly blocky shape and finely granular to earthy-looking surface reveal the natural texture of the material. At the scale shown in the photographs, it makes a subtle micromount, with its pale colour and fine surface texture taking centre stage.
Geology & Origin
Hector, California, is the type locality of Hectorite, a lithium-bearing clay mineral in the smectite group. Hectorite occurs in the local clay and bentonite deposit, which is associated with volcanic tuffs and their alteration. This specimen represents a mineral formed through the chemical alteration of volcanic material.
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 cm | Approx. ¼–¾ in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5-5 cm | Approx. 1–2 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5-9 cm | Approx. 2–3½ in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9-15 cm | Approx. 3½–6 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15-30 cm | Approx. 6–12 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.
Legal Notices
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
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.100000 |
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