Galena with Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
1801004
location:
Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Menheniot, Cornwall, England, UK
description:
A classic combination piece for this famous locality with sharp crystals of tetrahedrite to 1.0 cm in size, these coated with a thin veneer of chalcopyrite, scattered throughout the top of a 7.5 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm quartz matrix with much crystallized galena. This is in very fine condition I think. Previous label notes that this was at one time part of the Harry Trudell collection and at one time was acquired through Butlers in London. Shipping weight: 0.43 pounds. Ex Ed Raines collection.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Ed Raines
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