Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz - Casapalca mine, Chicla, Andes, Peru - Height: 6.1 cm - Width: 4.5 cm- 49 g

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Meteorite specimen from the Casapalca mine, Chicla, Andes, Peru, consisting of quartz hedgehogs with pyrite and sphalerite; weight 49 g and dimensions 6.1 × 4.5 × 2.2 cm.

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Beautiful combination specimen featuring quartz 'hedgehogs' with pyrite and sphalerite from the Andes!

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1235770498/f34c5370ef

Beautiful combination specimen featuring quartz 'hedgehogs' with pyrite and sphalerite from the Andes!

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
Mineral form
- Casapalca mine, Chicla, Andes, Peru
Weight
49 g
Origin (region/city)
Casapalca mine, Chicla, Andes
Country of origin
Peru
Height
6.1 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
2.2 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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