Augelite with Sphalerite (rare association)

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This mine is probably best known for its superb Bournonite specimens, but this new find has produced some attractive association specimens of Sphalerite with other minerals. The piece features a few very sharp, gemmy, lustrous, crystals of colorless Augelite associated with semi lustrous, relatively sharp, complex silvery-black crystals of Sphalerite with micro Quartz and Pyrite on matrix. The discovery was the first time we had seen these species associated together from this mine. The quality of the Augelite crystals, is good, and the wonderful contrast between them and the Sphalerite is really striking. The largest Sphalerite group measures 9 mm across, and the largest Augelite is 6 mm long. A very nice little display specimen from a one time at Machacamarca.