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Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

 
Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 33643
Mineral:Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite
Locality:Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Description:Showy cluster of dark sphalerite crystals up to 5 mm with brilliant yellow metallic pyrite crystals up to 2 mm. The rear has dull gray tetrahedrite crystals up to 5 mm. Very attractive with few imperfections. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #044
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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