Tetrahedrite after Enargite
specimen number:
5004146
location:
Quiruvilca mine, Santiago de Chuco, La Libertad, Peru
description:
A cluster of what were once prismatic terminated crystals of enargite, these now replaced by bright metallic lustrous crystals of tetrahedrite. Complete all around and in great condition. An excellent pseudomorph specimen. At one time part of the collection of Robert Noble, label is seen at the end of the video. Tetrahedrite is said to be zinc rich.
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