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Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Galena from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Galena from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Galena from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 24856
Mineral:Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Galena
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Showy cluster of several metallic minerals: yellow chalcopyrite crystals up to 15 mm; complex crystals of silvery galena up to 20 mm, dark-brown sphalerite crystals up to 15 mm and twinned crystals of gray tetrahedrite. Minor damage on a few crystals. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL714
Overall Size:12x9x6 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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