Kintoreite xls; Adolphine Mine, near Hochscheid, Hunsrück, Germany; unique lot with 5 pieces

Kintoreite crystals from the Adolphine Mine, near Hochscheid, Hunsrück, Germany – 1 unique lot with 5 pieces 

This interesting lot consists of several Kintoreite specimens from the rare Adolphine Mine locality near Hochscheid in the Hunsrück region of Germany. The pieces display dark brown to blackish brown Kintoreite crystal aggregates with strong luster and locally well developed crystal faces. The characteristic massive to crust-like formations give the specimens a distinctive appearance. Owing to the rarity of the mineral and the significance of this classic German locality, the lot represents an attractive addition for collectors of rare phosphate minerals. The pictured lot shows exactly the collection offered.

Geology & Origin

Kintoreite is a rare lead iron phosphate belonging to the alunite supergroup. The mineral typically forms within the oxidation zones of lead and phosphate bearing ore deposits. The Adolphine Mine near Hochscheid is known among collectors for producing a variety of rare secondary minerals and scientifically significant phosphate assemblages. Kintoreite is particularly sought after by specialist collectors because of its rarity and its importance in complex supergene alteration processes.

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Usage Instructions

This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.