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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 51606
Mineral:Fluorite on Pyrite
Locality:Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru
Description:Translucent purple fluorite crystals in a 5-6 mm thick layer over pyrite-rich sulfide ore. The surfaces of the fluorite are composed of many parallel cubic crystal faces resembling stacked layers. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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