Tellurium minerals, Natrojarosite, Chlorargyrite and Mimetesite crystals from Empire Mine, Tombstone, Arizona, USA – 1 unique half size flat
This half size flat contains a varied selection of Tellurium minerals together with specimens featuring Natrojarosite, Chlorargyrite and Mimetesite crystals from the Empire Mine, Tombstone, Arizona. The specimens display a range of brown, yellow, ochre and grey tones, with locally vivid yellow to green mineral coatings and crystal aggregates. The different growth habits and mineral associations provide an excellent overview of this diverse locality.
Geology & Origin
The Empire Mine in the historic Tombstone mining district is renowned for its exceptional diversity of secondary minerals. In addition to lead, silver and copper minerals, the deposit has produced rare Tellurium minerals as well as Natrojarosite, Chlorargyrite and Mimetesite, formed during the alteration of primary ore minerals. The locality is regarded as one of Arizona's classic mineral occurrences and is highly valued for its remarkable mineral diversity.
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) |
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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