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Tetrahedrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

Tetrahedrite from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 51597
Mineral:Tetrahedrite
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Peru
Description:Large crystals of gray-metallic tetrahedrite with sharp, well defined tetrahedral crystal form. the largest tetrahedrite crystal is 35 mm across, quite large for this rare species. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:6.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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