Chalcopyrite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
8033242
location:
Animon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru
description:
Sharp lustrous twinned crystals of chalcopyrite measuring to 1.7 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix with pyrite cubic crystals measuring to 0.7 cm in size. Sphalerite present as well. Very minimal and sparse micro-chipping present as seen in the photo and video, still in very good condition.
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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