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Pyrargyrite from San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica Department, Peru

 
Pyrargyrite from San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica Department, Peru

Pyrargyrite from San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica Department, Peru

Pyrargyrite from San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 70178
Mineral:Pyrargyrite
Locality:San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica Department, Peru
Description:Complex crystal of dark-metallic pyrargyrite with complex crystal faces indicative of growth in a dense mass of crystals. On some faces the pyrargyrite crystals exhibit red translucency. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:22x18x12 mm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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