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Tetrahedrite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 29393
Mineral:Tetrahedrite on Quartz
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Gray metallic tetrahedrite crystals up to 12 mm overgrown on matrix of colorless quartz crystals up to 28 mm. Minor pyrite crystals in fringe areas. All crystals are complete and undamaged. Ex. John Durkos collection #621
Overall Size:10x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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