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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 43217
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Plate of yellow metallic pyrite crystals with slightly dull surface luster. The pyrite crystals exhibit the rare combination of pyritohedral and octahedral faces resulting in unusual shape not commonly found in pyrite. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2307; originally acquired in 1978
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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