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Tetrahedrite with Bismuth from Ouray County, Colorado

 
Tetrahedrite with Bismuth from Ouray County, Colorado

Tetrahedrite with Bismuth from Ouray County, Colorado

Tetrahedrite with Bismuth from Ouray County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 36343
Mineral:Tetrahedrite with Bismuth
Locality:Ouray County, Colorado
Description:Three specimens of small tetrahedral tetrahedrite crystals with translucent brown siderite crystals and sheet-like bismuth. All three were once a single specimen. The exact location is unknown, but is probably from the American Nettie Mine. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:15-25 mm
Crystals:.5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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