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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

 
Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 34952
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous metallic pyrite crystals in a flat plate fully crystallized with smaller crystals on the rear. The pyrite crystals are octahedral form with small cubic and dodecahedral edge faces. the large crystals have a silky texture due to crystal patterns. Ex. Hori Mineralogy (Narima, Japan); ex. George Loud #2911
Overall Size:10x7x3 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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