PLEASE READ IF NOT FAMILIAR WITH MICROMOUNTS!!
This specimen and all
micromounts, require significant magnification to be appreciated and sometimes
are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
The pertinent species, certainly when on matrix, often comprises but a
small portion of the overall specimen. The micromounts offered for sale at this
site have been photographed at between 10x and 50x and except where otherwise
noted come mounted in lidded plastic boxes of various ages ranging in size from
a little less to a little more than one cubic inch. We ship up to 6 micromounts
in a 4 inch x 4 inch x 4 inch box. Usually, our micromounts come from old
collections. Identifications typically
speak for themselves pursuant to labels that are usually original and affixed
to the case bearing the specimen when we acquired it.Whenever these
identifications are not immediately obvious, we research as much as possible
relying on MINDAT and other sources, and
we will not sell specimens we are not convinced have been labeled accurately
according to both species and locality. Usually,
the specimens are mounted with glue to a pedestal that's often fabricated from
cork, wood, or plastic, which in turn has been glued to the bottom of the
display case. Some specimens, however, are more simply mounted to the bottom of
their cases with a plastic-based putty known as "Mineral Tack."
Before we list and before shipping, we check to ascertain that each specimen is
firmly mounted. When appropriate, we'll enclose a bit of toilet paper, batting
or or very thin plastic wrap material inside the micromount case to help assure
that the specimen remains firmly mounted during shipping. Even so, it's not
impossible for a micromount to become
dislodged during shipping. Occasionally this damages the specimen, but usually
not. Should a specimen arrive damaged,
we issue an immediate refund. Should a micromount specimen selling for more
than $10.00 US arrive damaged we request that it be returned and will refund
your payment and reimburse your shipping costs to return it.