Description/Interesting Notes:
An absolutely magnificent example of altatite with mattagamite and tellurantimony from Matagami!!! This specimen consists of
a VERY rich showing of altaite in association with mattagamite and tellurantimony!!! The altaite is present as brilliantly metallic
silvery cleavages that comprise a substantial portion of the specimen (this specimen is MOSTLY altaite!)!!! The mattagamite is
present as numerous significant masses scattered about the specimen that exhibit a characteristic slightly purplish metallic hue and no cleavage!!!
There are small areas of tellurantimony scattered
about as well, which have a distinctly "warmer" hue than the bright tin-white altaite crystals!!! Upon close examination with a loupe
or scope one can see some other unidentified species in minor association as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person
to be fully appreciated!!!
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