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Pyrite from Carhuacayan Mine, Junín Department, Peru

 
Pyrite from Carhuacayan Mine, Junín Department, Peru

Pyrite from Carhuacayan Mine, Junín Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 51086
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Carhuacayan Mine, Junín Department, Peru
Description:Massive pyrite with many small cavities lined with lustrous pyrite crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #526; gift in 1977 from Robert P. Steele, General Manager, Compania Minerales Santander, Sucursal del Peru
Overall Size:13x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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