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Description: Stannite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang County, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China (Locality at mindat.org) Size: 5.2 x 5.0 x 4.7 cm. A brilliantly lustrous ball of stepped stannite crystals, flanked by splaying GEM quartzes at its upper edge, makes this a really outstanding stannite specimen. Usually they are kind alumpy and although great for the species, not much to look at overall. THIS ONE is very aesthetic, though; as well as significant for the rare mineral displayed. The flanking quartzes and golden chalcopyrite to either side simply makes this piece more unique and special than the crowd. Ex. Dr. Steve Smale Collection.
Title: Stannite-Chalcopyrite-Quartz-168837
Credit: http://www.mindat.org/photo-168837.html
Author: Robert M. Lavinsky
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