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Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 42945
Mineral:Tetrahedrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru
Description:Tetrahedral dark metallic tetrahedrite crystals up to 16 mm with translucent gray quartz crystals up to 11 mm, transparent yellow sphalerite crystals up to 6 mm and small cubic yellow metallic pyrite crystals up to 2 mm across. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5745, acquired in 1983
Overall Size:12x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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