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Sphalerite Pyrite Chalcopyrite & Quartz

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Sphalerite Pyrite Chalcopyrite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Huaron Mines, Pasco Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 
157.00gr
Description

Big and lustrous spinel-law twinned sphalerites with shiny and brassy striated pyrites that grew (possibly in epitaxy) on chalcopyrite. Radiating thin elongated quartz clusters surround these sulphides, adding contrast and clarity.

A fine combination specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

Chalcopyrite

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

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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