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Tetrahedrite and Quartz on Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite and Quartz on Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite and Quartz on Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite and Quartz on Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 45507
Mineral:Tetrahedrite and Quartz on Pyrite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous tetrahedral metallic tetrahedrite crystals to 7 mm across on yellow metallic pyrite matrix with translucent white milky quartz crystals to 4 mm. Many of the tetrahedrite crystals have multi-colored iridescence on the surfaces.
Overall Size:14x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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