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Gypsum var. Selenite on Sphalerite with Galena, Pyrite from Huaron Mine, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Gypsum var. Selenite on Sphalerite with Galena, Pyrite from Huaron Mine, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Gypsum var. Selenite on Sphalerite with Galena, Pyrite from Huaron Mine, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 37984
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite on Sphalerite with Galena, Pyrite
Locality:Huaron Mine, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous colorless gypsum, variety selenite crystals covering one face of dark sphalerite matrix with galena and pyrite crystals on the bottom face.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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