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Stannite

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A showy specimen of stannite featuring two unusual qualities: SIZE of the crystal (huge!); and a beautiful golden metallic iridescence! The piece is complete almost all around, as well. Significant for the material, which in this quality is very rare 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.1 cm

Product details

SpeciesStannite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 3.6 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Stannite
copper-iron-tin sulfide with dark steel-gray to black metallic crystals and iridescent tarnish; rare on matrix, from Panasqueira and Dachang.
Regional guide
Stannite from Yaogangxian Mine
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