Löllingite xls; Huancavelica, Peru; Scab; unique piece
Löllingite crystals from Huancavelica, Peru – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This small cabinet specimen features metallic lustrous Löllingite crystals from Huancavelica, Peru. The surface is densely covered with fine to small prismatic crystals displaying a silvery gray to steel colored metallic luster. Especially striking is the richly textured crystal growth with numerous closely intergrown crystal aggregates, giving the specimen a vivid and sparkling appearance. The Löllingite crystals are clearly recognizable and create an attractive contrast with the darker areas of the matrix.
Geology & origin
Huancavelica in Peru is considered one of the classic historic ore districts of South America and is especially known for arsenic rich mineral assemblages. Löllingite is an iron arsenide typically forming in hydrothermal veins and high temperature ore deposits. The mineral commonly occurs together with arsenopyrite, pyrite, and other sulfide ore minerals. Characteristic are its metallic steel gray crystals and massive aggregates. Specimens from Huancavelica are appreciated by collectors because of their classic locality and often rich crystal development.
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.
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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