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Quartz on Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron District, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Quartz on Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron District, Pasco Department, Peru

Quartz on Sphalerite from Alimon Mine, Huaron District, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 37976
Mineral:Quartz on Sphalerite
Locality:Alimon Mine, Huaron District, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Slender transparent quartz crystals up to 20 mm long overgrown on lustrous black sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm. the contrast of the quartz against the dark sphalerite is very attractive.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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