Tetrahedrite with Galena
specimen number:
3771307
location:
Sweet Home mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA
description:
Very choice example for the species from this locality normally known for its fine rhodochrosite. Metallic somewhat lustrous crystals of tetrahedrite are beautifully set up on a bed of needlelike quartz crystals with galena. Chalcopyrite present as well. Previous label notes that this was collected in the year 2000. In great condition. Mounted for display in a Perky Box and will ship as shown.
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