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Barite with minor Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Barite with minor Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Barite with minor Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Barite with minor Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Barite with minor Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 73050
Mineral:Barite with minor Pyrite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Plate of lustrous translucent white bladed barite crystals to 10 mm with minor yellow-metallic pyrite microcrystals scattered throughout. The barite crystals are flattened rhombohedral form and have lustrous faces throughout. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5529; originally acquired in 1983 from Don Knowles
Overall Size:4.5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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