Quartz with Pyrite, Chalcopyrite & Tetrahedrite from Dongxiang Co., China

Dimension: 11cm x 10.4cm x 5.5cm
Weight: 648g
Locality: Dongxiang Co., Fuzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
 
Set in the nest of exceedingly lustrous and transparent Quartz crystals are some highly crystalized crystals of Chalcopyrite, Pyrite and Tetrahedrite.  The rich gold color of the Chalcopyrite, platinum gold of striated Pyrite and metallic black Tetrahedrite are so dramatic, adding real pizzazz to the piece!  The Quartz shows a beautiful pink color due to red Hematite tinting, ascending color and uniqueness.  Metallic black Tetrahedrite crystals exhibit irregular tetrahedral twinning, so distinctive.  This brilliant large cabinet specimen looks stunning from any angle due to dramatic crystallization, impressive!  As a bonus, an aggregate of Chalcopyrite fluoresces a bright gold color under longwave UV 365nm due to Sphalerite inclusions, outstanding!  It is a well-composed Dongxiang Quartz example in supreme condition and a great size, which will make a fantastic collectible piece.
 
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