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Tetrahedrite from Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

 
Tetrahedrite from Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

Tetrahedrite from Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 44721
Mineral:Tetrahedrite
Locality:Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah
Description:Dark metallic tetrahedrite crystals on sulfide-rich (galena-pyrite) matrix. The tetrahedrite crystals are tetrahedral crystal form with subtle crystallization patterns on the crystal faces. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #375 (no label)
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
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