Minnesotaite; Bluebell Mine, BC, Canada; MM; unique piece
Minnesotaite from Bluebell Mine, BC, Canada. Micromount as unique piece for mineral collectors.
Minnesotait is an extremely rare phyllosilicate belonging to the serpentine group and is highly sought after among collectors of unusual mineral species. This unique specimen originates from the famous Blue Bell Mine in British Columbia, Canada—an important locality known for its diverse and unusual mineral assemblages.
The micromount displays characteristic features of Minnesotait, including a pale green to greenish-brown coloration and fine platy aggregates on matrix. Under magnification, its scaly, layered structure becomes clearly visible, making it a compelling choice for systematic or scientific mineral collections. Due to its softness and delicate habit, Minnesotait is primarily valued for academic and classification purposes rather than aesthetic display.
The Blue Bell Mine is a well-documented mineral locality mentioned in multiple scientific publications. Occurrences of Minnesotait are exceedingly rare worldwide, enhancing the significance of this specimen. It is especially desirable for collectors specializing in silicates or Canadian minerals.
This authentic and rare piece with confirmed provenance offers both visual interest and mineralogical importance. A valuable addition for serious mineral collectors, academic institutions, or geology-focused research collections dealing with rare phyllosilicates.
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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Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.020000 |
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