Sulphide Collection

Sulphur Well at Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales - a spa town, which grew up following the discovery of waters with amazing healing properties in 1732, by the Rev. Theophilus Evans

Chalcocite, Cooks Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
Coarse platy chalcocite. This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 15)

Chalcopyrite with Quartz and Minor Sphalerite, United Kingdom
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 7, Figure 3) which states Is yellow copper ore

Chalcocite with Quartz, Cooks Kitchen Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 7)

Chalcocite with Chalcopyrite, Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
Steel coloured crystals of chalcocite covering chalcopyrite. This botryoidal variety of chalcopyrite is known as blister copper

Cerussite on Galena and Baryte, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
Cerussite on galena and baryte. The specimen label states: 330 Lead ore with transparent crystals of lead ore found near Matlock very Rare. Galena is the primary ore mineral of lead

Galena, Sphalerite, Bitumen and Fluorite, Ashover, Derbyshire, England
Grey galena, brown sphalerite, black bitumen and colourless fluorite. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue

Galena, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated dull grey galena on larger dull grey octahedral crystals of galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue

Galena, Earl Ferrers Mine, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated mass of grey galena on top of octahedral crystals of galena with colourless calcite and brassy yellow chalcopyrite, on pink baryte

Galena, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Bright metallic grey galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue 126 Lead Ore shot in the form of a leaf called Thorn-Leaf Lead Ore. Matlock

Galena and Quartz, Derbyshire, England (Uncertain Locality)
Reticulated grey galena with colourless quartz crystals. Galena is the primary ore mineral of lead

Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite and Pyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
6mm pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) and brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on galena and sphalerite

Galena with Sphalerite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Grey galena with black clusters of sphalerite, colourless calcite and brassy yellow chalcopyrite on pink baryte and brown dolomite

Galena with Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite on octahedral crystals of galena. The locality is recorded as Staunton Harold and this specimen is probably from the Earl Ferrers Mines

Bournonite with Quartz, Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Cornwall, England
Steel-grey twinned bournonite crystals, in distinctive cog wheel formation, with colourless quartz. This fine specimen from the lead and silver mine, Herodsfoot

Chalcopyrite on Baryte, Ecton Mine, Ecton Hill, Staffordshire, England
Brassy yellow chalcopyrite on botryoidal cream baryte. This specimen is a classic example from the Ecton Copper Mines in Staffordshire. Chalcopyrite is an important copper ore

Chalcopyrite with Calcite and Galena, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on colourless scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) with metallic grey galena on limestone

Chalcopyrite on Quartz, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, England
Brassy yellow crystals of chalcopyrite, with an iridescent tarnish, on colourless quartz crystals. The specimen label states Six sided cristals of yellow copper ore crossing each other in opake

Portrait Plaque, England, 1820 / 30. Creator: Apsley Pellatt and Company
Portrait Plaque, England, 1820/30

Paperweight, Paris, 1851. Creator: Unknown
Paperweight, Paris, 1851

Paperweight, Baccarat, Mid 19th century. Creator: Baccarat Glasshouse
Paperweight, Baccarat, Mid 19th century

Paperweight, Luneville, c. 1846-55. Creator: Baccarat Glasshouse
Paperweight, Luneville, c. 1846-55

Paperweight, Toledo, late 19th century. Creator: New England Glass Company
Paperweight, Toledo, late 19th century

Cinnabar
Twinned dark red cinnabar crystals with small quartz crystals. Cinnabar comprises of (mercury sulphide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Niccolite mineral with metallic lustre, comprises of nickel arsenide. It is also known as coppernickel and nickeline. This specimen is from the Natural History Museum, London

Sperrylite is a platinum di-arsenide (PtAs2) which occurs rarely in a few localities across the world. This specimen originates from South Africa, and is of exceptional quality

Iron pyrite crystals, SEM
Iron pyrite crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Iron pyrite (iron disulphide, FeS2), commonly known as fools gold, is the most abundant sulphide mineral and often occurs as cubes

Iron pyrite crystal, SEM
Iron pyrite crystal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Iron pyrite (iron disulphide, FeS2), commonly known as fools gold, is the most abundant sulphide mineral and often occurs as cubes

Galena C016 / 6087
Galena (lead sulphide). Specimen number BM 42141, from Heredsfoot Mine, Cornwall, UK. Natural History Museum, London, U

Froth flotation tank at copper refinery C018 / 2344
Copper production. View across a froth flotation tank at a copper smelting plant. Copper ore is crushed to a rough powder, wet to form a slurry then treated with a xanthate

Copper sulfide froth in a flotation tank C018 / 2351
Copper production. View of a copper sulphide froth in a flotation tank at a copper smelting plant. Copper ore is crushed to a rough powder, wet to form a slurry then treated with a xanthate

Bournonite C016 / 5699
Bournonite (copper lead antimony sulphide), or cog-wheel ore. Cog wheel ore contains the mineral chromite, although it is difficult to extract from crystals. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Chalcocite crystals C016 / 5658
Chalcocite (copper sulphife). Dull black twinned crystal with white calcite (schiefer spar). Specimen from the Levant mine, St. Just, Cornwall, UK

Tetrahedrite C016 / 5654
Tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). This specimen displays flat-faced tetrahedral shaped crystals. Specimen from Herodsfoot mine, Cornwall, UK, now on display at the Natural History Museum

Tetrahedrite C016 / 5655
Tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). This specimen displays flat-faced tetrahedral shaped crystals

Tennantite C016 / 5627
Tennantite. Crust of sparkling silvery metallic examples of tennanite (copper arsenic sulphide). It has been partly altered by copper rust. Specimen from Relistan mine, Cornwall, UK

Tetrahedrite mineral specimen C016 / 4992
Tetrahedrite mineral specimen. Crystals (yellow) of the mineral tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). This specimen is from Herodsfoot Mine, Liskeard, Cornwall, UK

Rock concretions and minerals C016 / 4850
Rock concretions and minerals. Clockwise from upper left: septarian nodule, fractured flint nodule, fractured pyrite nodule and a selenite desert rose

Plate 6a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 6a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Chalcopyrite or copper pyrite comprises of (copper iron sulphide). It is a common mineral and is found in almost all sulphide deposits. Specimen from Wheal Towan, Cornwall

Arsenopyrite
Specimen number BM 20204, from the Virtuous Lady Mine, Buckland Monachorum, Devon, England

Pyrite, Fools Gold
Regular, cube-shaped crystals look as if they ve been polished but are formed like this within rock cavities. Pyrite comprises of (iron sulphide)

Marcasite comprises of (iron sulphide). It is similar in appearance to pyrite, but has a different structural composition

Fluorite, pale green octahedron
With calcite, galena and pyrite. Its properties include fluorescence and cubed crystals. Specimen from Glengowla East mine, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Eire

Brownfield (1973) H3. 7 ordinary chondrite
This meteorite fell in Texas in 1937. It has very small chondrules, plus highly-reflective metal and sulphide grains can easily be picked out

Chalcosine
Dull black twinned crystal with white calcite (schiefer spar). From the Levant mine, St. Just, Cornwall, UK

Sphalerite
Drusy aggregates of black lustrous crystals. Sphalerite or zinc blende comprised of (zinc iron sulphide). Specimen from Nenthead, Cumbria

Realgar comprises of (arsenic sulphide). It is also known as ruby sulphur and is a rare non-metallic sulphide mineral. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

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"Sulphide: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of the United Kingdom" Discover the mesmerizing world of sulphides, as we take you on a journey through some remarkable locations in Wales and England. First stop, Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales, where the Sulphur Well stands as a testament to nature's mysterious wonders. Its vibrant yellow hues captivate visitors, showcasing sulphur's unique presence. Heading south to Cornwall, England, we delve into Cooks Kitchen Mine and encounter Chalcocite - a rare copper sulfide mineral that gleams with metallic luster. Paired with quartz and minor sphalerite, it creates an enchanting sight. Continuing our exploration at Tincroft Mine in Illogan, Cornwall, we witness the fascinating combination of chalcocite and chalcopyrite. These contrasting minerals form an exquisite display of colors and textures. Moving eastward to Wirksworth in Derbyshire, England, Cerussite gracefully adorns galena and baryte formations. This delicate arrangement showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Ashover in Derbyshire reveals another captivating scene; galena intertwines with sphalerite amidst bitumen and fluorite. The resulting composition is nothing short of breathtaking - a true feast for the eyes. Our next destination takes us to Staunton Harold in Leicestershire where galena reigns supreme. From Earl Ferrers Mine to Matlock and beyond uncertain localities – these regions boast stunning specimens that exemplify galena's beauty. To complete our journey through these geological marvels lies Staunton Harold once again; this time adorned by calcite, sphalerite, and pyrite alongside galena. A harmonious blend that showcases nature's intricate balance between elements, and are more than just minerals; they are windows into Earth’s history – each specimen telling its own unique story about the forces that shaped our planet.