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Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 24859
Mineral:Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Large crystals of metallic pyrite up to 4 cm across with small, black sphalerite crystals up to 2.5 mm on the surface. On the outer edges is a crust of brown orpiment. Good specimen with only minimal imperfections. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL715
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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