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Calcite with Quartz, Pyrite

Unknown Owner
Colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 0.8 cm in size across the top of this crystallized quartz and pyrite matrix. Slight cleaving present. Incredibly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Calcite, PyriteAbout Quartz →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm
Added on06/12/2025
Locality
Peru, Ancash, Pachapaqui mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$70.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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Quartz from Pachapaqui mining district
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