Tetrahedrite

  
Tetrahedrite, variety "mercurian" schwatzite on barite
Origin: Schwatz, Tyrolian Alps, Austria
ex. Schwethelm Collection
Sample size: 4 x 4 x 2 cm
 
  
Tetrahedrite with dolomite
Origin: Tsumeb, Namibia
Sample size: 6.1 x 4 x 3.3 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
  
Tetrahedrite on quartz
  
Origin: Casapalca district, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Sample size: 12 cm in length (top/2nd row), 6.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm (bottom)
 
  
Tetrahedrite with quartz
Origin: Pasto Bueno district, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Sample size: 4.5 x 4 x 5.3 cm
 
  
Tetrahedrite on calcite
Origin: Cavnic (Kapnik), Maramures, Romania
Sample size: 14 x 11 x 3 cm
 
  
Tetrahedrite with calcite
Origin: Casapalca district, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Sample size: scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 3 cm in length
 
  
Origin: Pacococha, Huancavelica, Peru
Ex. Don Belsher collection
Sample size: 5.8 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
Tetrahedrite with quartz
Origin: Casapalca mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Ex. Scott Werschky collection
Sample size: ??
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

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