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Bournonite, Pyrite, Quartz from Quiruvilca Mine, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Bournonite, Pyrite, Quartz from Quiruvilca Mine, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Bournonite, Pyrite, Quartz from Quiruvilca Mine, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 15288
Mineral:Bournonite, Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Quiruvilca Mine, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Large specimen with white quartz micro crystalline crust (pseudomorphs?) and twinned bournonite crystals up to 10 mm and many 1 mm pyrite crystals. Stands upright nicely without additional support. A classic.
Overall Size:10x9x6 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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