Pyrite with Quartz and Tetrahedrite

Specimen ID: 3V6-T9T

Title
Pyrite with Quartz and Tetrahedrite
Locality
As recorded:
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department  Peru
Dimensions
78mm x 67mm x 53mm
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Description
Aggregate of complex Pyrite crystals formed by a dominant cube and two pyritohedra plus some other minor forms, and with small coatings of very sharp Tetrahedrite crystals and clear Quartz crystals. Such a rich morphology is unusual for Pyrite from this locality. Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department  Peru (02/2016) Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.7 × 5.3 cm = 3.07” × 2.64” × 2.09” Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.1 cm = 1.54” × 1.22”
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Reference: TD27AE9 Aggregate of complex Pyrite crystals formed by a dominant cube and two pyritohedra plus some other minor forms, and with small coatings of very sharp Tetrahedrite crystals and clear Quartz crystals. Such a rich morphology is unusual for Pyrite from this locality. Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department  Peru (02/2016) Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.7 × 5.3 cm = 3.07” × 2.64” × 2.09” Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.1 cm = 1.54” × 1.22”
Jordi Fabre - 27th March 2022
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