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Sphalerite and Barite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

 
Sphalerite and Barite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

Sphalerite and Barite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 23367
Mineral:Sphalerite and Barite
Locality:Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru
Description:Many gemmy crystals of red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 5 mm, with many thin, colorless barite crystals up to 12 mm. The sphalerite looks beautiful when viewed under magnification - very gemmy!
Overall Size:10x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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