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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37111
Mineral:Enargite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Double-sided cluster of sharp black enargite crystals up to 9 mm with scattered gray pyrite crystals up to 6 mm. For more information see article: Mines and Minerals of Peru (The Quiruvilca-Chilete Group) in Mineralogical Record v.28, #4. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4080; acquired 1981
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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