Tetrahedrite and Galena on Quartz manganese but the orthorhombic crystals on

but the orthorhombic crystals on this specimen are so distinct and thick for the species that you can clearly see them with the naked eye

west of Highway 141

It features several wonderful

but the thin “blood vessel” patterns

Tetrahedrite and Galena on Quartz manganese but the orthorhombic crystals onAlthough the Sweet Home mine is most famous for its Rhodochrosite specimens, the most significant sulfide in the mine is Tetrahedrite. This specimen hosts several good quality Tetrahedrite crystals measuring up to 6 mm with great luster, sharpness and a slight amount of associated minerals include Galena and Pyrite which are sitting on a beautiful plate of gem quality needle Quartz, which was indicative of the pieces that came during this period. The