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Tetrahedrite & Quartz

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Tetrahedrite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Neudorf, Harz, Saxony - Anhalt, Germany
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 4 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.00cm
Description

A huge idiomorphic metallic lustrous tetrahedron perches between quartz needles. Impressive by the crystal size but uncommon for the locality. The sample came out by etching a big siderite chunk. See the siderite negatives on one face.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tetrahedrite

Formula: 
Cu6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Strunz: 
2.GB.05
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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Marco Drechsel

SPK Mittelsachsen

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