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Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

 
Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 33652
Mineral:Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite
Locality:Alimon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Description:Showy cluster of bright metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 30 mm mixed with dark sphalerite crystals up to 15 mm with colorless quartz and metallic pyrite crystals on the bottom. Minor damage. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #053
Overall Size:10x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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