Quartz with Sphalerite and Pyrite

LOCATION:

Animon Mine, San Jose de Huayllay District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Departmente de Pasco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:

This is a fabulous, two sided specimen. One side is covered with sparkling, colorless gemmy Quartz crystals to 22 mm in length over a bright, brassy Pyrite crystals to 5 mm. The other side is covered with brilliant, lustrous black crystallized Sphalerite crystals to 9 mm, accented with Pyrite and clear Quartz points. This is one of the nicest sulphide specimens I have seen from this Peruvian mine, and it is in perfect condition.

SIZE: 111 x 98 x 43 mm overall (Large Cabinet)

COLLECTION: ex. Carolyn Seitz collection