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Chalcocite, Tennantite

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This huge specimen is a complete, euhedral tennantite tetrahedron with excellent form and for an added touch the crystal is coated by grayish Chalcocite in unusual "thread-like" parallel growths. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 7.2 x 7.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcocite
dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
Chalcocite
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
gunmetal-gray crystals with bright faces, striations, and twinning; rare, well-formed Tsumeb specimens prized for precision metallic luster.