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Pyrite and Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Pyrite and Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Pyrite and Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Pyrite and Quartz from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 24669
Mineral:Pyrite and Quartz
Locality:Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Metallic pyrite crystals up to 8 mm with gray tetrahedrite microcrystals. On the rear are many colorless pyrite crystals up to 7 mm. The mirror-like crystal faces of the pyrite make it a attractive specimen. Minute damage visible under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:.2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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