Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite
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These "textbook-perfect," highly lustrous, dark golden-yellow chalcopyrites are specimens from the past from the Alimon Mine at Hauron, Peru. A beautiful, two-sided, cabinet specimen, such as this, with water-clear quartz crystals, lustrous, black sphalerites and a scattering of striated pyrite cubes make for a classic and aesthetic combination piece. Some of the chalcopyrites are twinned and crystals reach 2.3 cm. The stunning backside of the piece is covered with radiating sprays of water-clear quartz crystals. Specimens such as this came out in the late 1980s to early 1990s, with none since. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.5 x 9.5 x 5.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Pasco, Huayllay District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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