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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

 
Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 43731
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru
Description:Large cluster partial octahedral yellow-metallic pyrite crystals with no matrix attached. The pyrite crystals have mirror-like luster on the octahedral faces and have complex crystallization patterns composed of smaller parallel negative crystal faces.
Overall Size:11x8x3 cm
Crystals:4-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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