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Gypsum on Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Raura Mine, Cajatambo Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Gypsum on Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Raura Mine, Cajatambo Province, Lima Department, Peru

Gypsum on Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Raura Mine, Cajatambo Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 59702
Mineral:Gypsum on Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Raura Mine, Cajatambo Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Slender translucent brown gypsum crystals to 12 mm lining cavities in milky quartz with black sphalerite crystals to 3 mm and minor yellow-metallic pyrite on the bottom.
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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