Chalcopyrite with Sphalerite, Quartz

specimen number:
2063641

location:
Animon Mine, Huaron, Huayllay, Pasco, Peru

description:
Classic for this locality, sharp semi lustrous dark golden crystals of chalcopyrite to 1.7 cm in size forming a cluster with crystallized sphalerite and minor quartz. Very minimal micro-damage to a few of the quartz crystals, everything else in great condition. Nice large crystals for the species. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.

The Animon Mine, situated in the Huaron mining district of the Pasco Province in Peru, is a major underground hydrothermal polymetallic operation. Geologically, the deposit is characterized by complex vein systems, stratiform mantos, and replacement bodies rich in zinc, lead, silver, and copper. These mineralized structures are structurally controlled by regional fault systems and are genetically related to Miocene-aged monzonitic intrusive dikes and stocks intersecting Mesozoic carbonate sequences. Historically, modern commercial extraction in the district expanded significantly during the mid-20th century, with Animon developing extensively in the 1960s to exploit structural extensions of the broader Huaron mineral field. It has since grown into a cornerstone asset for industrial production under the Chungar mining unit.

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