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Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 32514
Mineral:Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz
Locality:Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Complex cluster of colorless quartz crystals up to 22 mm long overgrown with black sphalerite crystals up to 12 mm and metallic yellow chalcopyrite crystals up to 27 mm. The sphalerite crystals show complex Spinel-law twinning. Slight damage.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:.1-27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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