Tetrahedrite (Var: Mercurian Tetrahedrite)
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An extremely sharp and well-terminated, 1.3 cm, metallic-gray "schwatzite" or mercurian tetrahedrite crystal aesthetically centered on quartz matrix from the Type Locality - Schwaz, Inn valley, Tyrol, Austria. This was briefly considered a separate species for some time. This is a very LARGE crystal for this RARE species and locality, which is not diminished by trivial termination edge wear. Ex. George Elling Collection.
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SpeciesTetrahedrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustria, Tyrol, Schwaz - Brixlegg mining district
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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