Tetrahedrite, Galena and Quartz - image 1

Tetrahedrite, Galena and Quartz

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A block of milky-white vein Quartz coated with 2 to 3 mm clear glassy Quartz crystals, cuboctahedral Galena, and Tetrahedrite crystals to 1.3 cm hidden beneath a velvet-like coating of slightly iridescent brassy Chalcopyrite. A choice example of this combination of species from the Herodsfoot mine at Lanreath in Cornwall, England. Comes with three labels, one a green Barstow stock label.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 8.0 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$650.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Quartz
Mineral guide
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
Quartz from Herodsfoot Mine
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