{"title":"MINERAL SPECIMENS","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne-of-one mineral specimens selected by YiaYiaMinerals, including notable Colorado mining localities and collector pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"climax-mine-molybdenite-with-pyrite-in-quartz-matrix-lake-county-colorado","title":"Molybdenite with Pyrite inclusions in Quartz Matrix - Climax Mine Leadville,CO.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial one-of-one collector specimen from the world-renowned Climax Mine near Leadville, Colorado. This cabinet specimen displays silvery to blue-gray molybdenite vein mineralization with pyrite in a pale quartz-rich matrix. Its broad metallic surfaces, layered texture, and stepped cleavage features shift dramatically as the light changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Climax Mine is the namesake locality for Climax-type porphyry molybdenum deposits and is historically important to the development and production of molybdenum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molybdenite (MoS\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale quartz-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climax Mine, Lake County, Colorado, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 × 3.5 × 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lb 13.5 oz (approximately 1.29 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One specimen only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact physical specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementary Molybdenite Mineral Specimen Profile created by Alexandra Dean, YiaYiaMinerals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolybdenite is extremely soft, with a Mohs hardness of approximately 1–1.5, and its thin layers can cleave or smear if rubbed. Handle the specimen by its sturdy matrix, avoid scrubbing or polishing the metallic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay and color note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetallic minerals are highly responsive to lighting and viewing angle. The silvery to blue-gray tones and reflective surfaces may appear slightly different in person or on different screens. Photographs were selected to show the specimen from multiple angles as faithfully as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping note \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping insurance and signature confirmation should be used for the full purchase value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"YiaYiaMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48431052128477,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/3311\/0237\/files\/Photoroom_20260825_155459.jpg?v=1787716367"},{"product_id":"climax-mine-fluorite-with-pyrite-lake-county-colorado","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite Specimen - Climax Mine Leadville, CO. 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Multiple crystal faces and natural matrix features give the piece strong visual interest from several angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climax Mine, Lake County, Colorado, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite with pyrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 1\/2 × 1 1\/2 inches; 4.75oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographs are intended to show the specimen as accurately as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YiaYiaMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437362393309,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/3311\/0237\/files\/IMG_1548-Photoroom.jpg?v=1787722493"},{"product_id":"climax-mine-pyrite-specimen-irregular-blocky-form-lake-county-colorado","title":"Pyrite Specimen - Irregular Blocky Form - Climax Mine Leadville, CO. 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The exact specimen pictured is the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed from multiple angles under consistent lighting to show the changing reflectivity of the metallic surfaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YiaYiaMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452629692637,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/3311\/0237\/files\/climax-mine-pyrite-irregular-blocky-front.jpg?v=1787872250"}],"url":"https:\/\/yiayiaminerals.com\/collections\/mineral-specimens.oembed","provider":" YiaYia Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}