Tetrahedrite with Quartz, Sphalerite
specimen number:
1505568
location:
Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri, Lima, Peru
description: The top of this shapely 17.5 x 11.0 x 6.5 cm matrix is covered by extremely sharp and large crystals of tetrahedrite over 3.0 cm in size. Minimal micro-chipping present. Small crystals of quartz and sphalerite scattered throughout. Excellent large cabinet example for the species. Shipping weight: 3.9 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 17.5 x 11.0 x 6.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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