Pyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz, Calcite, Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi, Áncash, Peru
Size: 10.6x6.3x5.0cm
Mineral: Pyrite, Sphalerite
Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi, Áncash, Peru
Description: Many pyrites have come from Huanzala over the years. However, this piece is of exceptional quality. The mirror luster sharp cubes are covered by a contrasting second generation of pyrite that both has a different coloration and a differing texture. This is further layered on by a growth of sphalerite which is mirror black. A really pleasing aesthetic example of the beauty of sulfide minerals.
ID: 23096
Size: 10.6x6.3x5.0cm
Mineral: Pyrite, Sphalerite
Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi, Áncash, Peru
Description: Many pyrites have come from Huanzala over the years. However, this piece is of exceptional quality. The mirror luster sharp cubes are covered by a contrasting second generation of pyrite that both has a different coloration and a differing texture. This is further layered on by a growth of sphalerite which is mirror black. A really pleasing aesthetic example of the beauty of sulfide minerals.
ID: 23096
Size: 10.6x6.3x5.0cm
Mineral: Pyrite, Sphalerite
Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi, Áncash, Peru
Description: Many pyrites have come from Huanzala over the years. However, this piece is of exceptional quality. The mirror luster sharp cubes are covered by a contrasting second generation of pyrite that both has a different coloration and a differing texture. This is further layered on by a growth of sphalerite which is mirror black. A really pleasing aesthetic example of the beauty of sulfide minerals.
ID: 23096
Packaged Weight 16 oz
