Tetrahedrite with Quartz
specimen number:
8036746
location:
Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru
description:
Large sharp metallic crystals of tetrahedrite to 4.0 cm in size and a floater cluster with gemmy crystals of colorless quartz to 4.2 cm in length. No points of attachment and completely crystallized all around. Slight micro chipping and shrinkage cracks present, but very stable and still in very good condition. Wonderful example for the species.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (miniature)
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