Calcite with Helvite, Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
8632194
location:
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi, Ancash, Peru
description:
An attractive light pink crystal of calcite to 2.3 cm across standing up from a matrix of much smaller calcite crystals and minor pyrite. On one side of the crystal there numerous small brilliant yellow crystals of helvite. This is in great condition all around. Minor quartz present as well.
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