Calcite with Quartz, Sphalerite

specimen number:
4111136

location:
Casapalca mine, Lima, Peru

description:
Lustrous colorless crystal groupings of calcite to almost 4.0 cm in size across the top of this crystallized black sphalerite matrix with crystallized quartz. Cleaving along one edge, the prominent crystal clusters are in very good condition. Actually slightly pinkish in color. Minor pyrite present as well. Crystallized naturally all around.

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