Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite
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An old-time, superb, mounded combination piece from the Groundhog Mine at Vanadium, New Mexico. Mirror-bright, striated, brassy and lightly iridescent chalcopyrite crystals are richly and aesthetically scattered on a porcupine-like forest of water-clear quartz needles. Ex. Stoudt Collection and according to label and their catalogue, this piece dates to circa 1956.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Vanadium
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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