Pyrite with Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
8037268
location:
Animon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru
description:
Bright lustrous sharp cubic crystals of pyrite to 1.6 cm on edge across the top of this matrix with needlelike gemmy crystals of quartz to 1.0 cm in length. Minor chalcopyrite and sphalerite scattered throughout. Classic combination piece for this famous locality. In very good condition.
Size: 9.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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