Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Galena
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A fine combination plate with very gemmy, golden-yellow sphalerite crystals, brassy chalcopyrite crystals and a rich scattering of fortification to hoppered galena crystals from the small find a few years ago at the Commodore Mine at Creede, Colorado. Many of the highly lustrous, black-looking sphalerite crystals are, in fact, partially gemmy. The largest gemmy sphalerite crystal is 1.3 cm. These caused a major stir at the Tucson Show, when they came out. Ex. George Fisher and Mijer Collections.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.9 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Commodore Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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