Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite ex. Hauck Coll.

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