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Pyrite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

 
Pyrite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

Pyrite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 42219
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru
Description:Large yellow metallic pyrite crystals with no matrix attached. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedral form with octahedral corner faces. This specimen is exceptionally clean and undamaged (normally they get chipped during blasting). Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #275; acquired in 1997 from G. Schlepp
Overall Size:10x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:10-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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