Sphalerite, Galena, Chalcopyrite
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An EXCELLENT and AESTHETIC combination plate from the famous Commodore Mine at Creede, Colorado. very GEMMY and LUSTROUS, twinned, olive-green sphalerite crystals to 1.4 cm are RICHLY scattered on sulfide matrix and are nicely accented by 5 blocky, matte-gray galena crystals and a couple of brassy chalcopyrite crystals. A small lot of these was offered at Tucson a few ago and they quickly disappeared.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.6 x 5.5 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Commodore Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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