Gypsum with Calcite, Galena, Pyrite
specimen number:
1652176
location:
Casapalca, Lima, Peru
description:
Crystals of gypsum measuring to almost 1.5 cm in size across the top of a crystallized calcite matrix with galena and pyrite. In good condition. The calcite crystals are brightly red fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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