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Pyrite Tetrahedrite & Quartz

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Pyrite Tetrahedrite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Huamachuco, Libertad Department, Peru
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.3 × 7.3 × 5.4 cm
Description

A really gorgeous combination of golden pyrite with spectacular texture, sharp arrow-head formed, metallic grey tetrahedrite on sparkling quartz crystals. A combination like this, in this dimension and such aesthetic is exceptional! Looks great in various positions, no significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

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

Tetrahedrite

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

Quartz

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