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Tetrahedrite with Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite with Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite with Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 30975
Mineral:Tetrahedrite with Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Gray metallic tetrahedrite crystals up to 12 mm overgrown on pyrite matrix with scattered colorless quartz crystals up to 6 mm. There are several 1-3 mm brown sphalerite crystals on the surfaces of the tetrahedrite. A few corners are slightly dinged.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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