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Quartz with Calcite, Pyrite

Unknown Owner
Sparkling colorless crystals of quartz to 0.5 cm in size across the top of a pale pink calcite crystal matrix. Small crystals of pyrite are scattered throughout. In good condition. The calcite is incredibly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Calcite, PyriteAbout Quartz →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on07/18/2025
Locality
Peru, Ancash, Pachapaqui mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$100.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Quartz
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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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