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Pyrite from Mina San Jose de Huanzala, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru

 
Pyrite from Mina San Jose de Huanzala, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 43321
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Mina San Jose de Huanzala, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru
Description:Complex cluster of yellow metallic pyrite crystals. Note the uncommon surface cracks that were caused by deformation post-crystallization. Pyrite is also called Fool's Gold because inexperienced gold miners mistook it for real gold.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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