Tennantite, Quartz, Pyrite, Sphalerite
Unknown Owner
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One of several Zacatecas classics in this auction, all from different sources - this one, from the collection of Ed Ruggiero, and still with his index card, showing him to have acquired it in 1975. His card says it was sold to him as tennantite on quartz, and that he had in addition found the sphalerite and pyrite crystals. In person they are all quite easy to see, and the presence of this snowy white quartz serves to beautifully isolated this combination of crystals. In places, you can see where crystals of one type have grown atop crystals of another - they are wonderfully mixed up on this pretty old piece! 13.9 x 10.8 x 7.8 cm
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Sphalerite, Tennantite, Pyrite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.9 x 10.8 x 7.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Zacatecas, Aranzazú Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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