Hematite, Tiemannite, Clausthalite, Quartz

Specimen ID: RTN-Q2X

Mineral(s)
Hematite : Fe2O3
Tiemannite : HgSe
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
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Reflected light digital image in air (between partially crossed polarizers) of clausthalite (bright), tiemannite (medium-grey) mineralization, cementing calcite crystals and quartz (with dispersed light internal reflectance) filled with fine-grained inclusions of hematite (red internal reflectance). Width of image 1 mm. Please compare the corresponding tiemannite specimen mindat.org Photo ID: 957081. The Charlotte shaft on the Burgstatt veins (= “Burgstätter Gangzug” in German) is the type locality of tiemannite and clausthalite. G. Grundmann collection and photo.
Dr. Günter Grundmann - 21st May 2019
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