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Tetrahedrite with Sphalerite, Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite with Sphalerite, Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite with Sphalerite, Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 9099
Mineral:Tetrahedrite with Sphalerite, Quartz
Locality:Casapalca Mine, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Excellent large plate of sharp tetrahedrite crystals to 20 mm on edge, with golden chalcopyrite coating on selective faces. Small milky quartz crystals up to 4 mm long in several areas. Two crystal have minor flaws, all others are clean and undamaged.
Overall Size:12x11x5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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