Mineral Galleries | Sampleite
Sampleite is a rare hydrated sodium calcium copper phosphate mineral, originally described from Chuquicamata, Chile. In 2003, a new discovery at Northparkes, New South Wales, furnished world-class specimens. These are good examples from the find, showing well-formed blue microcrystals; some with associated atacamite or libethenite. For more information on this occurrence, please consult:
McLean, A.L., Chapman, J., Sharpe, J.L. and Williams, P.A. (2004) The mineralogy of the oxidised zone of the E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia. Australian Journal of Mineralogy, 10, part 2, 53--57.
MS0208 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 4.7 by 2.7 by 1.6 cm
$20 - Order Form
Free standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 0.5 mm form coatings on two sides of the gossan matrix. Could produce two nice micromount specimens with careful trimming.
MS0203 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 4.4 by 4.2 by 1.8 cm
$50 - Order Form
In this example, sampleite has formed radial aggregates (to 6 mm) on gossan matrix. These disc-shaped growths display a pearly luster, and are quite attractive.
MS0209 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 5.0 by 4.2 by 1.4 cm
$40 - Order Form
This specimen has brilliant free-standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 1 mm. Excellent micromount potential.
MS0210 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 4.4 by 4.2 by 1.8 cm
$50 - Order Form
In this example, sampleite has formed radial aggregates (to 6 mm) on gossan matrix. These disc-shaped growths display a pearly luster, and are quite attractive.
MS0207 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 3.5 by 2.9 by 3.7 cm
$40 - Order Form
This specimen has brilliant free-standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 1 mm, forming balls on iron-stained matrix. Excellent micromount potential.
MS0202 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Small cabinet, 7.4 by 1.9 by 3.1 cm
$80 - Order Form
In this example, sampleite has formed flattened radial aggregates (to 6 mm) on gossan matrix. These disc-shaped growths display a pearly luster, and are quite attractive. This specimen makes an excellent displayable rarity.
MS0201 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 3.4 by 2.3 by 2.0 cm
$20 - Order Form
Free-standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 0.5 mm have formed a patch on this iron-stained matrix. This specimen has excellent micromount potential.
MS0200 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Thumbnail, 2.7 by 1.6 by 0.7 cm
$30 - Order Form
In this example, sampleite has formed flattened aggregates (to 3 mm) on gossan matrix. This specimen is an attractive thumbnail example of the species, showing the excellent color and pearly luster
MS0204 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 5.0 by 2.8 by 1.1 cm
$40 - Order Form
This specimen has a dusting of brilliant free-standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 0.5 mm coating an area about 5 by 2.5 cm. This is a relatively rich sample, with excellent micromount potential.
MS0206 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 3.3 by 2.8 by 1.2 cm
$40 - Order Form
This specimen has brilliant free-standing sampleite crystals to perhaps 1 mm. This is a rich examples, with excellent micromount potential.
MS0205 - Sampleite
Date: April 23rd, 2008Sampleite
E26 orebody, Northparkes, New South Wales, Australia
Miniature, 6.6 by 3.9 by 2.9 cm
$40 - Order Form
In this example, sampleite has formed radial aggregates (to 4 mm) on gossan matrix. The crystals have a pearly luster, and are quite attractive.
