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Sphalerite & Chalcopyrite

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Sphalerite & Chalcopyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Huaron Mines, Pasco Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.5 × 4.3 × 3.2 cm
Description

Higly lusterous and sharp crystals of sphalerite cover some massive chalcopyrite. Beautiful specimen.

Purchased in 1984.

Condition
General: 
Very good - Some minor chipping
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Chalcopyrite

Formula: 
CuFeS2
Strunz: 
2.CB.10a
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0