Gold crystals with a pyrite cube in milky quartz matrix, 10.2 cm, from the San Pedro mine, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Ex collections of Mel and Grace Dyke and Ian Bruce. Joe Budd photo.
iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
San Pedro Mine, USA — Santa Fe County locality noted for large chalcopyrite crystals, garnet skarn, calcite and quartz; a top North American collector site.
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