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Tetrahedrite and Barite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Tetrahedrite and Barite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite and Barite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Tetrahedrite and Barite on Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 70130
Mineral:Tetrahedrite and Barite on Quartz
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous gray-metallic tetrahedrite crystals to 8 mm on double-sided drusy translucent gray quartz plate with 22 mm bladed white barite crystal, plus more barite crystals on the rear. The tetrahedrite crystals are tetrahedral form with truncated corners. Ex. W. Keller #230, acquired in 2000
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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