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Sphalerite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru

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Metallic prismatic crystals of hutchinsonite measuring to almost 0.5 cm in size throughout this sphalerite crystal matrix with orpiment and minor pyrite. Good example for this rare thallium sulfosalt. Very slight damage present to some of the orpiment crystals typical of these.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on05/24/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Feb 2026
Price paid
$150.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Sphalerite
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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 Quiruvilca Mine
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Quiruvilca Mine
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.