Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite

Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
Cabinet, 10.0 x 8.5 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 07/03/2019 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/30/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A tight cluster of large, chunky Tetrahedrite crystals are totally covered in a sulfide druse of Sphalerite and minor Pyrite accented by a cluster of Quartz crystals at the top! The tetrahedral shape of the big Tetrahedrites are discernible through Sphalerite-Pyrite coating and a couple of bruises reveal their metallic iron-gray color. The backside reveals interesting Quartz-Sulfide ore textures!

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