Tennantite var. Binnite

Tennantite var. Binnite from Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Large crystal of Ag-rich Tennantite, variety Binnite on white Dolomite matrix with several cavities lined with crystals of red Realgar and striated Baumhauerite crystals. Yellow Pyrite crystals are scattered throughout. The top picture is a full view of the entire specimen, and the bottom picture is zoomed in to the Tennantite crystal.

Locality

Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland

Dimensions

4.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm.


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