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Tennantite from Freeland Mine, Idaho Springs District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

 
Tennantite from Freeland Mine, Idaho Springs District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Tennantite from Freeland Mine, Idaho Springs District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 41212
Mineral:Tennantite
Locality:Freeland Mine, Idaho Springs District, Clear Creek County, Colorado
Description:Black metallic tennantite crystals lining the surfaces of a shallow cavity in sulfide-rich matrix. The tennantite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Accompanied by old labels with the locality barely legible. Ex. James Underhill collection #149
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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