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Sphalerite, Quartz

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Sphalerite on quartz, 23.5 cm, from the Mundo Nuevo mine, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion Province, La Libertad, Peru. Under shortwave ultraviolet light. Under longwave ultraviolet light. Jeff Scovil photos.

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SpeciesSphalerite, Quartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions23.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityPeru, La Libertad, Mundo Nuevo Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 141
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Sphalerite
Mineral guide
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a spectrum of colors and crystal forms, resinous to adamantine luster, gemmy on matrix; prized by collectors for iconic localities and displays.
Sphalerite
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Sphalerite from Mundo Nuevo Mine
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Mundo Nuevo Mine
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Peru – a premier high-Andean tungsten locality famed for lustrous hübnerite, luminous augelite, and quartz pockets for collectors.