Svanbergite with Tetrahedrite

specimen number:
3772531

location:
Sweet Home mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA

description:
Very neat example for a rare mineral from this locality normally known for its fine rhodochrosite specimens. Orange brown micro crystals of calcian rich svanbergite are scattered quite richly across the top of this matrix with tetrahedrite, chalcopyrite, galena, pyrite, and quartz. From the decline main stope. Collected in May, 2004, the identity has been confirmed. Mounted for display in a perky box and will ship as shown.

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