Calcite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
8121199
location:
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi, Ancash, Peru
description:
Glassy translucent to transparent colorless crystals of quartz to 1.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix with pink needlelike crystals of calcite to 0.6 cm in length. Bright lustrous crystals of pyrite averaging 0.4 cm on edge present as well. In terrific condition, a great combination piece that is quite pretty.
Size: 16.0 x 8.0 x 5.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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