Miargyrite with Pyrite
specimen number:
1052028
location:
Oruro, Bolivia
description:
Metallic semi lustrous crystals of miargyrite measuring to 0.5 cm in size across a crystalline pyrite matrix. This is in good condition and really choice for the species from this Bolivian locality. The specimen comes with an antique label that notes that this piece was collected in 1850. There is a fracture through part of the matrix with the piece appears to be quite solid. The antique label is shown at the end of the video.
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