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Pyrite and Quartz from Peñarroya Mine, Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Pyrite and Quartz from Peñarroya Mine, Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Pyrite and Quartz from Peñarroya Mine, Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 50201
Mineral:Pyrite and Quartz
Locality:Peñarroya Mine, Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Sparkling cluster of pyritohedral yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 8 mm intermixed with transparent colorless quartz crystals to 6 mm from an experimental cut and fill stope. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #527, collected in 1977
Overall Size:7.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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