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Tennantite on Pyrite from Julcani Mine, Huancavelica, Peru

 
Tennantite on Pyrite from Julcani Mine, Huancavelica, Peru

Tennantite on Pyrite from Julcani Mine, Huancavelica, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 32605
Mineral:Tennantite on Pyrite
Locality:Julcani Mine, Huancavelica, Peru
Description:Brilliant dark metallic tennantite crystals up to 9 mm overgrown on brassy metallic pyrite crystals up to 2 mm. The tennantite crystals are highly complex with many faces and luster varying from dull to adamantine.
Overall Size:30x30x16 mm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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