Sphalerite and Quartz, Pachapaqui Mining District, Aquia Dist., Bolognesi Prov., Ancash, Peru - Pachapaqui mining district, Peru

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Details
ColorsWhite, Black
Origin
PEPeru
Ancash
Pachapaqui mining district
SizeMedium
Dimensions7.8 x 7.0 x 3.7 cm
Species
Sp
Sphalerite
Qz
Quartz
Description
A gorgeouse combination piece highlighting the contrast between the sharp, colorless quartz points and dark, lustrous sphalerite. A really pleasing aesthetic example of the beauty of sulfide minerals.
Origin