Chalcostibite, Tetrahedrite, Zinkenite
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Chalcostibite is a rare copper, antimony sulfosalt. This fine combination piece from the Boldut Mine of Romania features shiny, gray metallic blades and needles of chalcostibite clusters scattered on lustrous tetrahedrite crystals and associated with zinkenite, quartz and calcite. Chalcostibite was never common at Cavnic and this major discovery was made in 1990.
Product details
SpeciesTetrahedrite, Zinkenite, Chalcostibite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Boldut 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 Tetrahedrite
dark steel-gray to black, sharp tetrahedra with bright faces; forms in veins and skarns; prized for geometry, luster, and silver varieties.Regional guide
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