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Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

 
Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 50054
Mineral:Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite
Locality:Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Description:Large complexly-crystallized yellow-metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 50 mm with satin luster and gray-metallic (enargite?) microcrystals on the surfaces, on lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 25 mm and bright yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 15 mm. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #558; originally acquired in 1987
Overall Size:11x9x7 cm
Crystals:micro to 50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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