Tetrahedrite with Malachite, Quartz, Fluorite

specimen number:
1971005

location:
Malachite Pocket, 3rd Tetrahedrite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA

description:
The top of this matrix is covered lustrous metallic sharp crystals of tetrahedrite measuring to 1.1 cm in size. Green malachite is scattered throughout. Small crystals of quartz and purple fluorite are present as well. This is in good condition. Interesting example for the species from this locality normally known for its world class rhodochrosite.

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