Tetrahedrite black Virgil Lueth

Virgil Lueth

A very attractive display specimen from this classic locality

The Brookites feature rich red to amber hues along with black "phantoms" like the classic specimens from the European Alps

lustrous blades measuring up to 1

you see the gorgeous blending of both crystal faces and twin lines to create and three-dimensional and show display specimen of these fine-looking Coppers

Tetrahedrite black Virgil LuethAlthough the Sweet Home mine is most famous for its Rhodochrosite specimens, the most significant sulfide in the mine is Tetrahedrite. This specimen (which was it was very difficult to photograph), hosts hundreds of good quality Tetrahedrite crystals measuring up to 6 mm with great luster, sharpness and a slight amount of iridescent Bornite coating a few of the Tetrahedrite faces. Associated minerals include Quartz, Galena, Pyrite and Chalcopyrite.