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Emplectite

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Emplectite is an uncommon copper, bismuth sulfosalt and this old-time specimen features metallic, gray needles to 7 mm and microcrystals richly scattered on the quartz-rich sulfide matrix. This is classic old material. The specimen hails from the well-known Pohla-Tellerhauser Mine, near the Type Locality, in Saxony, Germany. The collection this came out of was a museum stash dating to prior to World War I.

Product details

SpeciesEmplectite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed