Iridescent Bornite, Tetrahedrite & Quartz (Schlichter Coll.)

Item Description

The famous and closed Sweet Home Mine is host to many other species, besides rhodochrosite. This is a rich and showy combination example. The undulating CABINET plate is covered with glassy quartz points and lustrous, metallic, tetrahedrite crystals. The super accent is the iridescent, peacock-blue and purple bornite that coats some of the tetrahedrite crystals. A classic and excellent combination accessory specimen from this renowned locale. The back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Ex Schlichter Collection.