Chalcopyrite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
4081759
location:
Animon Mine, Huaron, Pasco, Peru
description:
Very large crystals of chalcopyrite to 3.5 cm in size across the front of this matrix with colorless gemmy quartz crystals to 1.5 cm in length and mirror bright golden cubic pyrite measuring to 1.5 cm on edge. Very minimal chipping to some of the quartz crystals not atypical of these, still in good condition all around. Classic combination piece for this locality.
Size: 10.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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