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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 58460 |
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru |
| Description: | Large octahedral yellow-metallic pyrite crystals with striated cubic crystal faces in the corners. The octahedral faces of the pyrite crystals are finely textured, possibly the result of acidic pocket solutions partially etching the crystal faces. Ex. A. Mura #MU188 |
| Overall Size: | 8x6x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-65 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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