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Tetrahedrite and Quartz (Peter Bancroft Coll.)
- Alimon Mine, Huaron, Pasco Dept., Peru
- Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 7.8 x 6.1 cm
- Start Time: 02/02/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two, striking, large, interpenetrating, pyramidal, slate-gray tetrahedrite crystals, to 3.8 cm, have grown in and around translucent, pastel gray, crystals of quartz which reach the same length. There does not appear to be any damage or contact except at the extreme periphery of this matrix specimen. The tetrahedrite cluster just floats up there, perfect as can be! Very rare in such aesthetic form! From the Alimon Mine heyday from the mid-1980s to early 90s. Ex Peter Bancroft Collection and valued at $600-900