Liveingite RARE MINERAL Pb As TYPE LOCALITY Lengenbach Quarry, Switzerland

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Liveingite RARE MINERAL Pb As TYPE LOCALITY Lengenbach Q. Swiss, Ex. WintringhamLiveingite ~ Pb9As13S28Pyrite ~ FeS2Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Valais, SwitzerlandEx. Neil Wintringham collectionMeasures4.4 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm1 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 7/8"Metallic lead-gray areas of Liveingite with some lamellar structure are micro in size and need magnification to be appreciated. There are also some elongated micro Pyrite crystals that formed along a vein (they look smashed.) The snowy white Dolomite matrix has a grainy feel to it.Liveingite is a sulfosalt and contains 26.07% Arsenic, 49.91% Lead and 24.03% Sulfur.The Lengenbach Quarry is one of the most famous metamorphosed arsenic sulphosalt/sulphide deposit in a sugary dolomite. Over 150 different minerals formed here with about 20% being Type Localities. This site is now listed as located at Fald, Binn Valley, Wallis, Switzerland; by listing the older name for the location as we have, helps to date this specimen.This small miniature sized specimen was in the systematic collection of Neil Wintringham from New Jersey. Among his many collections within his collection, he collected specimens from their Type Locality, such as this Liveingite. THIS SALE INCLUDES this exact specimen with our yellow Nature's Window label that lists the mineral, location it is from, chemical formula and pedigree [ "Ex."= whose collection it was in].MEASUREMENTS OF SPECIMENS:the current specimen size is highlightedMicromount = less than 1.0 cmThumbnail = 1.0 to 3.0 cmSmall Miniature = 3.0 to 4.5 cmMiniature = 4.5 to 7.0 cmSmall Cabinet = 7.0 to 10.0 cmCabinet = 10.0 cm*******************************************Immediate Things For You To Know:** Shipping in U.S. is FREE for ALL items.** International Shipping is by weight of package to your country.International Buyers:You are responsible for paying all import duty, taxes, and fees which may be collected by your country when the parcel arrives. If the postal service of your country charges an additional fee you are also responsible for that. Please check with your country's customs and post office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Shipping ~~ F A S T S H I P P I N G* We normally ship 24-48 business hours after receiving payment.* We ship via First Class mail when possible for both Domestic and International.* We use Tracking Labels on our packages~!!* Each specimen is carefully wrapped to protect it for shipping.C O M B I N E D S H I P P I N G* When requested, we will keep an 'open box' for 14 days to combine shipping.Payment* Payments are expected immediately.* If you do not pay, we will file a complaint with eBay.Our Guarantee To You* Each sale has an accurate description plus sometimes extra information.* Each mineral specimen will have our yellow Nature's Window label that lists the mineral name(s), location, chemical formula(s) and pedigree (former owner name if known).* We continually add new items on eBay ~ our stock varies greatly ~ you never know what we will come with next~!* All items have an unconditional Money Back Guarantee (Customer Pays Return Shipping).General Information about Our Items* Each sale contains just one of the many interesting items we have up for sale from several collections or from our Nature's Window inventory. * We hand-select each item that we think might be of interest to eBay members~! * Naturally, any item that comes directly from a collection or storage environment may be a bit dusty or be in need of light cleaning. * We will specify when we think cleaning will enhance an item.LabelsNote: Our labels are different than other sellers' labels. Ours are specifically designed to sit upright in a box or on a shelf with your specimen on it. You can add information on the bott... read more

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