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Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

 
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 44273
Mineral:Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru
Description:Lustrous black octahedral sphalerite crystals up to 9 mm with yellow-metallic striated pyrite crystals to 15 mm across and colorless quartz microcrystals. The sphalerite crystals are in parallel groups and a few are Spinel-law twinned. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5751, acquired in 1983
Overall Size:8x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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