Tetrahedrite with Quartz, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
1505566
location:
Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri, Lima, Peru
description:
The top side of this 14.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 cm matrix is covered by semi-lustrous sharply formed metallic crystals of tetrahedrite to 1.5 cm in size. Over the top of this are many colorless translucent terminated crystals of quartz to almost 2.0 cm. A light coating of chalcopyrite give some nice color. In very good condition, excellent combination piece. Shipping weight: 2.74 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 14.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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