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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 39155 |
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru |
| Description: | Bright metallic pyrite crystals with partial surface coating of a brown microcrystalline mineral, probably limonite-stained quartz. The pyrite crystals a combination of cubic, pyritohedral and octahedral forms. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5817; originally acquired in 1983 |
| Overall Size: | 4x3.5x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-35 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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