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Pyrite with Quartz from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Pyrite with Quartz from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 25636
Mineral:Pyrite with Quartz
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Brilliant crystals of metallic pyrite up to 30 mm with scattered milky quartz crystals mixed in between the pyrites. Exceptional crystal luster, with only minimal damage. The crystals are a complex mixture of pyritohedron, diploid and octahedron forms. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:6x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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