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Pyrite from Cerro de Pasco District, Alcides Carrion Province, Peru

 
Pyrite from Cerro de Pasco District, Alcides Carrion Province, Peru

Pyrite from Cerro de Pasco District, Alcides Carrion Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 18516
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Cerro de Pasco District, Alcides Carrion Province, Peru
Description:Large specimen of lustrous, yellow metallic pyrite crystals with minor galena, sphalerite, quartz mixed in the matrix. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedron form with subtle surface striations. Several cracks extend partially through (all incomplete).
Overall Size:16x10x7 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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