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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 51175 |
| Mineral: | Enargite with Chalcocite |
| Locality: | Colquijirca Mine, Tinyahuarco District, Pasco Department, Peru |
| Description: | Spray-shaped formation of prismatic enargite crystals on massive enargite matrix. The enargite crystals have a thin coating of a sooty-gray chalcocite microcrystals. Where the enargite is exposed on the edges bright metallic luster is visible. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection |
| Overall Size: | 4.5x3.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-16 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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