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Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

 
Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 43312
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru
Description:Complex cluster of yellow metallic pyrite crystals. Pyrite is also called Fool's Gold because inexperienced gold miners mistook it for real gold.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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