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Enargite on Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Enargite on Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Enargite on Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 32587
Mineral:Enargite on Pyrite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Thin plate of yellow metallic pyrite microcrystals with overgrowth of dark gray enargite crystals up to 15 mm. The enargite crystals are coated with a second mineral resulting in a dull surface luster. One crystal is chipped.
Overall Size:10x8x2.5 cm
Crystals:.2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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