Proustite with Pearceite, Fluorite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
2454670
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
description:
Deep red crystals of proustite to 0.3 cm in size on matrix with many metallic crystals of pearceite to 0.3 cm. Colorless crystallized fluorite and brassy chalcopyrite present as well. Very minimal micro-chipping present.
Size: 5.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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