Sphalerite with Pyrite
specimen number:
3581139
location:
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Dos de Mayo, Huanuco, Peru
description:
Wonderful combination bright golden cubic crystals of pyrite to almost 8.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix and accented beautifully with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to almost 1.0 cm. Sparse and very minimal micro-chipping present, I think in terrific condition.
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