Quartz & Chalcopyrite
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The highlight of this specimen is the unusual, tapering tessin-style, 9.5 cm-tall, lustrous and translucent quartz crystal with chlorite inclusions. The inclusions color it a grayish green. The rest of the specimen is composed of a druse of calcite and several, splendent, brassy yellow crystals of chalcopyrite. An unusual combo for the locality
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Chalcopyrite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.6 x 8.4 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Zacatecas, San Martín Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Quartz
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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