Sphalerite with Pyrite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
1651571
location:
Animon mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
description:
Large lustrous twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 3.0 cm in signs across the top of this matrix with crystallized chalcopyrite and pyrite very slight micro-damage present, this still in good condition for such a large piece. Minor quartz is present as well. This is classic material for this locality.
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