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Fluorite & Pyrite

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Fluorite & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.9 × 4 × 3.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Description

This superb specimen features pale pink and gemmy octahedra of fluorite, accompanied by mirror bright cubes of pyrite. The fluorites are razor sharp and high lustrous. The core of the fluorites seems to be pale green. This fantastic specimen comes from the famous fluorite pocket discovered in the fall of 1981. A classic combination in excellent shape. Although there is minor imperfection it is difficult to purchase such specimens nowadays.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Fluorite

Formula: 
CaF2
Strunz: 
3.AB.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov District (St Joachimsthal), Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Pyrite

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