Triphylite xls; Hagendorf-South, Upper Palatinate, Germany; Gerd Tremmel collection; Scab; unique piece
Triphylite crystals from Hagendorf-South, Upper Palatinate, Germany, Gerd Tremmel collection – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This small cabinet specimen with Triphylite crystals from Hagendorf-Süd, Upper Palatinate, Germany, originates from the Gerd Tremmel collection and represents a classic occurrence of this rare phosphate mineral. The Triphylite crystals are embedded in the matrix and show a typical rather massive to granular habit, although some crystalline areas can still be recognized.
The coloration ranges from greenish to yellowish tones with brownish alteration zones formed by secondary processes at the surface. The crystals form an irregularly structured, matte surface, with locally more compact areas showing stronger color contrast. Overall, the specimen provides an authentic representation of the natural occurrence of Triphylite in a pegmatitic environment.
Geology & Origin
Hagendorf-Süd is one of the most important localities worldwide for phosphate minerals. The deposit is part of a granitic pegmatite system that produced an exceptionally diverse mineral paragenesis. Triphylite is one of the primary phosphates of this locality and may be partially altered into other phosphates over geological time. The site is especially well known for its mineralogical diversity and scientific significance.
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.
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.080000 |
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