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Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Treasury Tunnel, San Juan Mountains, Colorado

 
Quartz with Chalcopyrite from Treasury Tunnel, San Juan Mountains, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 12356
Mineral:Quartz with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Treasury Tunnel, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
Description:Large cluster of lustrous colorless quartz crystals to 3 cm with a large dull gray chalcopyrite crystal (3 cm across) nestled between the quartz. No damage. Originally acquired in 1961 from John Albanese. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #B49
Overall Size:14x10x7 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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