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Galena & Quartz On Pyrite

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Galena & Quartz On Pyrite

Ex Gabrys Museum
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, Libertad Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 4 × 2.7 cm
Description

A reflective pyrite crystal with striated faces is covered with single, some skeletal, galena crystals which stand out impressively in relief. There is also a druse of quartz present. Very attractive piece and great little display.

Minor: 
Quartz
Condition
Main Display: 
Excellent - Some very minor marks
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Galena

Formula: 
PbS
Strunz: 
2.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Colour: 
Lead-grey
Streak: 
Lead-grey

Quartz

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

Pyrite

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