Chalcopyrite with Quartz, Pyrite
specimen number:
1502421
location:
Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
description:
Large non-lustrous crystals of chalcopyrite measuring to 2.5 cm in size set across the top of an 8.0 x 7.0 x 2.5 cm crystallized quartz and pyrite matrix. Very minimal micro-chipping present is seen. Sits nicely by itself for display. These are extremely large crystals for the species. Shipping weight: 0.34 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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