AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Peru > Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 70255 |
Mineral: | Pyrite, Orpiment, Sphalerite |
Locality: | Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru |
Description: | Cluster of intersecting large yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 50 mm with small black sphalerite crystals to 1 mm scattered over some faces and overgrowth on one edge or orange-brown orpiment. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedral form. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL715; originally acquired in 1977 from Richard Hauck |
Overall Size: | 11x9x6 cm |
Crystals: | 1-50 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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