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Tetrahedrite, Pyrite, Quartz, Calcite from Casapalca, Junin Province, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite, Pyrite, Quartz, Calcite from Casapalca, Junin Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite, Pyrite, Quartz, Calcite from Casapalca, Junin Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 12633
Mineral:Tetrahedrite, Pyrite, Quartz, Calcite
Locality:Casapalca, Junin Province, Peru
Description:plate of sharp tetrahedrite crystals up to 7 cm mixed with brassy pyrite crystals up to 2 mm and rhombic calcite crystals up to 1 cm. All on quartz matrix. Looks amazing under magnification.
Overall Size:8x6x2 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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