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Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite ex. Hauck Coll.
- Alimon Mine, Huaron, Pasco Dept., Peru
- Cabinet, 12.9 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm
- Start Time: 07/03/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/13/2017 6:34:45 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Glassy, brilliant and gemmy, colorless crystals of quartz, to 1.4 cm in length,are the nest for a rich cluster of the sulfide minerals including brassy yellow chalcopyrite, in crystals to 2 cm in length. Shiny, black sphalerite crystals, to 1 cm in length, festoon the nest of quartz and add contrast - golden, white, and black! Ex. Hauck collection. This is a classic combination piece from Peru from the heyday here, and rich in fine chalcopyrite crystals of very high quality - BETTER IN PERSON and very very bright in a case! valued $1000
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