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Enargite with Pyrite from Colquijirca Mine, Tinyahuarco District, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Enargite with Pyrite from Colquijirca Mine, Tinyahuarco District, Pasco Department, Peru

Enargite with Pyrite from Colquijirca Mine, Tinyahuarco District, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 51651
Mineral:Enargite with Pyrite
Locality:Colquijirca Mine, Tinyahuarco District, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Crystallized mass of dark-metallic enargite with areas of yellow-metallic pyrite running in veins. Lath-like enargite crystals are visible throughout and one small 10 mm cavity has terminated crystals inside. This is the typical copper ore at the mine. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:10x10x8 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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