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Quartz with Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Boulangerite

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Glassy gemmy crystals of colorless quartz measuring to 4.0 cm in size coming off matrix and hosting crystals of gold and chalcopyrite, small black sphalerite and acicular metallic boulangerite crystals. Slight damage present, still very nice.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Boulangerite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 11.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on08/14/2025
LocalityChina, Hunan, Yaogangxian Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Unknown Owner$240.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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