Tetrahedrite
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Splendent, brilliant black to silvery-black tetrahedrite crystals to 1.3 cm richly and showingly cover the massive sulfide matrix on this excellent speicimen from the well-known Mercedes Mine of Peru. The crystals are simple tetrahedrons and have striated faces. Highly representative material of the species and locale.
Product details
SpeciesTetrahedrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 6.5 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Mercedes Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dark steel-gray to black, sharp tetrahedra with bright faces; forms in veins and skarns; prized for geometry, luster, and silver varieties.Regional guide
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