Suanite; Naljodnoye, Siberia, Russia; MM; unique piece
Suanite from Naljodnoye, Siberia, Russia. Micromount as unique piece for mineral collectors.
This rare micromount specimen features Suanite from Naljodnoye, Siberia, Russia – a classic locality known for boron-rich contact metamorphic mineralization. The fine crystalline habit of Suanite is well visible on the matrix, offering a compelling example of this unusual magnesium-boron compound.
Suanite is a scarce borate mineral typically found in high-temperature, boron-enriched environments. The geological setting at Naljodnoye is particularly suited to the formation of such species and has produced a variety of noteworthy borates. This specimen highlights the complex interaction of magmatic and metasomatic processes that characterize Siberia’s mineral-rich regions.
Ideal for collectors focusing on rare borates, Russian minerals, or systematic collections, this piece combines rarity with well-documented provenance and a representative crystalline appearance. As a micromount, it lends itself well to detailed study under magnification and serves as a valuable addition to specialized micro-collections.
A remarkable collector’s item for those with an eye for rare and scientifically interesting minerals – Suanite from Siberia in micromount form: clearly sourced, mineralogically significant, and seldom offered.
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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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.020000 |
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