Suredaite (type locality) with Wurtzite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, and Coiraite (?)

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RARE15-098

$400.00

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Wurtzite, Sphalerite, PyriteSmallUSA

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Details

ColorsBrown

Origin

Oploca vein system, Pirquitas Ag-Sn deposit, Rinconada Department, Jujuy, Argentina

SizeSmall

Dimensions6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

Species

Wur

Wurtzite

Sphalerite

Pyrite

Description

Dark gray, metallic, divergent, lamellar aggregates of suredaite occupying a 3-4mm nearly solid band associated with bands of wurtzite and sphalerite. Coiraite as noted on the Matioli label could not be confirmed and is likely not present. University of Salzburg label, from the collection of Dr. Werner Paar, world expert on this species.

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