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Sphalerite, Quartz, Pyrite from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Sphalerite, Quartz, Pyrite from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Sphalerite, Quartz, Pyrite from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 21754
Mineral:Sphalerite, Quartz, Pyrite
Locality:Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous, black sphalerite crystals up to 25 mm with elongated crystals of transparent quartz up to 22 mm and minor pyrite crystals up to 5 mm. The high luster makes this a showy specimen.
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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