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Tetrahedrite on Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite on Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 10825
Mineral:Tetrahedrite on Quartz
Locality:Pasto Bueno, Peru
Description:Large milky quartz crystal 9 cm long with a 2 cm complex crystal of dark metallic tetrahedrite on the side. Rear edge of the quartz termination has several dings, though this does not detract from the large tetrahedrite. Coating on back fluoresces blue.
Overall Size:10x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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