Quartz from Idarado Mine, Ouray County, Colorado, USA - image 1
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Quartz from Idarado Mine, Ouray County, Colorado, USA

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An impressive large plate of sparkling white quartz crystals. The shows multi generations of growth and some of the crystals measure is largest 4.5 cm in size. Some areas show a bluish green coloration. Micro crystals of pyrite are scattered throughout. In remarkable condition considering the size of this piece.

Product details

SpeciesQuartzPyrite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions35.0 x 30.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on12/28/2025
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Idarado Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Quartz from Idarado Mine
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Idarado Mine
Idarado Mine, USA — San Juan locality famed for cabinet-grade calcite, quartz, sulfides, and rare telluride/fluorite in a massive historic vein system.