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Calcite on Sphalerite and Pyrite from Huaron, Peru

 
Calcite on Sphalerite and Pyrite from Huaron, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 8901
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite and Pyrite
Locality:Huaron, Peru
Description:Complex crystals of colorless calcite to 2 cm across on matrix of sphalerite crystals to 1 cm and pyrite crystals to 1 cm. Fluoresces red-orange under UV illumination. Ex. Cilen collection #8661
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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