Bismuth sulfides on Tetrahedrite & Chalcopyrite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Item Description

Splendent metallic-gray sprays of acicular to platy bismuth sulfosalts are festooned on the hefty sulfide and quartz matrix with contrasting lustrous, golden chalcopyrite crystals and gray tetrahedrites. This is a rare and very rich combination from the famous mines of the Julcani District. The bismuth minerals are either bismuthinite or rare hodrusite. Ex Art Soregaroli Collection. A must for the species or locality collector.