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MD-193870
Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz
Groundhog Mine, Vanadium, Central District, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm
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An old-time, superb, mounded combination piece from the famous Groundhog Mine at Vanadium, New Mexico. This rich sulfide specimen is densely covered with mirror-bright, brass-yellow pyrite cubes, chalcopyrite, chalcopyrite-coated, twinned sphalerite crystals and a scattering of porcupine-like, water-clear quartz needles. Ex. Stoudt Collection and according to their catalogue, this piece dates to circa 1956. They purchased this specimen from Don Moore's Pebble Pups rock shop in Las Cruces in 2001.

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