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Pyrite pseudomorph after Pyrrhotite with Apatite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco, Peru

 
Pyrite pseudomorph after Pyrrhotite with Apatite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pyrite pseudomorph after Pyrrhotite with Apatite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 18010
Mineral:Pyrite pseudomorph after Pyrrhotite with Apatite
Locality:Huanzala Mine, Huanuco, Peru
Description:Plate of sparkling pyrite pseudomorphs after pyrrhotite crystals up to 3 cm. Scattered among the pyrite are translucent blue-gray apatite crystals. The apatite crystals fluoresce under UV illuminations.
Overall Size:11x9x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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