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Pyrite on Quartz from Huancavelica, Peru

 
Pyrite on Quartz from Huancavelica, Peru

Pyrite on Quartz from Huancavelica, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 25496
Mineral:Pyrite on Quartz
Locality:Huancavelica, Peru
Description:Brilliant metallic pyrite crystals up to 12 mm on a layer of 1-2 mm transparent quartz crystals. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedral crystal form and have smooth crystal faces. Two crystals are incomplete.
Overall Size:7x5x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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