twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE


Specimen: #10688
Locality: Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Nord-du-Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Size: 22mm x 18mm x 5mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Top specimen of superb Cubanite from this, now-closed mine, that has produced the best Cubanites in the world. Displays perfect 22mm crystal with very strong luster. It is nicely striated, with pleasing brassy-yellow color and gorgeous cyclic twinning. Rare combination is small Sphalerite incrustations above. The crystal is complete all over and displays beautifully on both sides. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 14 (3): 151-155. In excellent condition – some micro nicks. On acrylic base.

World grade Cubanite!



twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE

twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE

twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE

twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE

twinned CUBANITE, SPHALERITE