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Quartz with Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

 
Quartz with Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

Quartz with Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 18978
Mineral:Quartz with Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite
Locality:Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado
Description:Large plate of white quartz crystals with overgrowth of sparkling brassy chalcopyrite crystals and dark metallic sphalerite crystals. Looks beautiful when brightly illuminated.
Overall Size:13x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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