Sphalerite with Augelite (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 many semi lustrous, relatively sharp, deep reddish black crystals of Sphalerite up to 9 mmassociated with gemmy, lustrous, crystals of colorless Augelite and minor Quartz and Pyrite on matrix. This discovery was the first time we had seen these species associated together from this mine. The quality of the Augelite crystals, despite their small size (up to 3.5 mm) is good, and the wonderful contrast between them and the Sphalerite is really striking. A very nice display specimen from this find from a few years ago at Machacamarca.