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Pearceite

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Pearceite

Former stock Bruno Cerato
Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 3.6 × 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Weight: 
65.00gr
Description

Outstanding pearceite crystals with perfect metallic lustre proudly stands on the sulphide rich matrix. Upon closer inspection it is possible to see the growth patterns. A small drusy with mixed sulfides and a few shiny tabular crystals of pearceite make a perfect carpet for the main individuals.

In excellent conditions for both the specie and the locality. From the former stock of the late renowned Italian collector and dealer Bruno Cerato. The weight includes the original plastic box and label.

Boxed with Label
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pearceite

Formula: 
[(Ag,Cu)6(As,Sb)2S7][Ag9CuS4]
Strunz: 
2.GB.15
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Streak: 
black
Type Locality: 
Mollie Gibson Mine (Molly Gibson Mine), Aspen, Aspen District (Roaring Fork District), Pitkin Co., Colorado, USA

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