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Nevada Sphalerite with Pyrite & Chalcopyrite – 6.1 oz Mineral Specimen
$79.99
A striking 6.1 oz mixed-sulfide collector specimen featuring highly reflective dark crystals, golden metallic accents, and contrasting orange-brown crystalline growth. Believed to contain sphalerite with possible pyrite and chalcopyrite, this intricately textured mineral specimen reveals multiple crystal habits, sharp facets, and naturally sculpted pockets across a gray-brown matrix.
Specimen Details
- Mineral association: Possible sphalerite, pyrite and chalcopyrite (visual identification; all species unconfirmed)
- Locality: Nevada, USA (reported provenance; no mine documentation provided)
- Weight: 6.1 oz / approximately 173 g
- Estimated geological age: Reported as 10–25 million years; unverified and cannot be independently dated from the photos
- Appearance: Dark silver-black lustrous faceted crystals, metallic brassy highlights, amber-to-rust orange crystalline growths, gray matrix
- Form: Natural rough, one-of-a-kind display specimen
- Collector rarity index: 6/10 (subjective shop assessment; not a scientific rarity index)
- Quantity: One specimen; you receive the exact piece pictured
Collector Appeal
The contrasts of brilliant metallic and warm earthy crystalline textures make this an eye-catching cabinet specimen for mineral collectors and geology enthusiasts. Sphalerite, pyrite and chalcopyrite can coexist in hydrothermal mineral deposits; further testing is needed to distinguish the visible dark and brassy phases and determine whether any other sulfide minerals are present.
Traditional Metaphysical Associations
Folklore only, not scientifically proven: Sphalerite is associated with grounding and discernment, pyrite with confidence and abundance, and chalcopyrite with creativity and transformation.
Care
Keep dry and handle gently by the matrix. Avoid acids, washing, chemical cleaners, abrasion, and prolonged humidity. Wash hands after handling sulfide minerals and avoid generating dust.
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar. Identification, provenance, and age are provisional. Photos depict the exact specimen.
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