Chondrodite on Sphalerite (uncommon combo)

Kaveltorp Mines, Kopparberg, Vastmanland, Sweden
Miniature, 3.4 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 04/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Mineral specimens are rare from this extinct skarn deposit, that produced Cu, Pb, Ag, and Zn. This interesting combination miniature is highlighted by three gemmy golden-yellow, sharp chondrodite crystals to 1.0 cm aesthetically set on the skyline of mounded sphalerite matrix. A fine combination rarity from this well-known locale.

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