Quartz from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru - image 1
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Quartz from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru

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A very good rich example for this rare species. Brilliant lustrous prismatic crystals of hutchinsonite measuring to 0.6 cm in length of very thick across the top of this quartz rich matrix with orpiment. Barite and pyrite are present as well. In good condition.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/25/2024

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Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2025
Price paid
$500.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Quiruvilca Mine, Peru - a high, cold Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag-Au vein locality famed for orange orpiment on barite, black hutchinsonite needles, and sulfide associations.