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Tetrahedrite, Siderite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite, Siderite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite, Siderite, Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 40715
Mineral:Tetrahedrite, Siderite, Quartz
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru
Description:Showy specimen of bright metallic tetrahedrite crystals up to 3 mm across on greenish quartz-coated matrix with flattened tan siderite crystals up to 7 mm across on the front and rear surfaces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5767, acquired in 1983
Overall Size:8.5x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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