FAIRFIELDITE FROM HAGENDORF – RARE COLLECTOR MINERAL FROM BAVARIA

This interesting natural mineral specimen comes from the well-known Hagendorf pegmatite deposit in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria.

Particularly striking is the blue-green to dark green, fine-grained surface with its varied natural textures. Lighter mineral sections and the irregular rock matrix give the specimen its individual character.

ORIGIN & MINERALOGY

• Mineral: Fairfieldite (according to original label)
• Chemical formula: Ca₂Mn(PO₄)₂ · 2H₂O
• Mineral group: Phosphates
• Locality: Hagendorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria
• Origin: Germany
• Crystal system: Triclinic
• Mohs hardness: 3.5
• Treatment: Natural
• Special feature: Rare phosphate from a traditional German mineral collecting area

WHAT MAKES FAIRFIELDITE SPECIAL?

Fairfieldite is a rarely occurring hydrous calcium manganese phosphate.

The mineral forms in granitic pegmatites, among other places, and can occur in small crystals as well as foliated or fine-grained aggregates.

The pegmatites of Hagendorf are known for their exceptional variety of phosphate minerals and are among the most interesting historical mineral sites in Germany.

Fairfieldite is particularly interesting for mineral collectors who specialize in rare mineral species and German localities.

YOUR NATURAL UNIQUE PIECE

You will receive exactly the pictured mineral specimen from Hagendorf in Bavaria.

The original locality label is included.

Delivery takes place protected in an acrylic collector's box.

An interesting individual piece for lovers of rare phosphate minerals and historical German mineral sites.


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