Pearceite
specimen number:
2453699
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
description:
Bright lustrous metallic crystals of platy pearceite averaging 0.3 cm in size throughout a 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. This is in very good condition. The crystals appear to be replacing a previous platy crystal standing up off of the far right edge of the matrix. I do not know what the underlying crystal is however. Shipping weight: 0.15 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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