Arsenic & Tennantite, Gabe Gottes, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Haut-Rhin.

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Typical ruiniform native arsenic specimen associated with a few tennantite crystals from the Gabe Gottes mine at Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, Alsace, Vosges mountains).
The mine was first exploited in the 16th century to extract silver ores, and was revived in the 18th century, remaining sporadically active until the 20th century (May 1940).

  • Description

    Description

    Typical ruiniform native arsenic specimen associated with a few tennantite crystals from the Gabe Gottes mine at Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (Haut-Rhin, Alsace, Vosges mountains).
    The mine was first exploited in the 16th century to extract silver ores, and was revived in the 18th century, remaining sporadically active until the 20th century (May 1940).

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,05 kg
    Dimensions 5 × 3,3 × 1,5 cm