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Tetrahedrite

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Tetrahedrite

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Description
Locality: 
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.8 × 3.5 × 3.3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.50cm
Description

Sharp tetrahedrite crystals on pyrite matrix with minor dolomite.

Beautiful old specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tetrahedrite

Formula: 
Cu6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Strunz: 
2.GB.05
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0