{"product_id":"climax-mine-molybdenite-with-pyrite-in-quartz-matrix-lake-county-colorado","title":"Climax Mine Molybdenite with Pyrite in Quartz Matrix - Lake County, Colorado","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","url":"https:\/\/yiayiaminerals.com\/products\/climax-mine-molybdenite-with-pyrite-in-quartz-matrix-lake-county-colorado","provider":" YiaYia Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}