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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 39297 |
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | Huracán Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru |
| Description: | Bright metallic pyrite crystals with striated crystal faces and areas around the edges that have a microcrystalline texture. The locality listed on the old label, Huaracayan, clearly a misspelling of the Huracán Mine Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5483; originally acquired in 1983 |
| Overall Size: | 5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 15-45 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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