mineral general info

Tetrahedrite

Origin: Casapalca Mine, Lima Province, Peru

Ex. Ed Ruggiero collection

Sample size: 4.4 x 3.4 x 2.6 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Rob Lavinsky

Tetrahedrite with siderite and sphalerite

Origin: Pacococha District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Ex. Scott Williams collection

Sample size: 21 x 8.8 x 17.6 cm

Origin: Quiruvilca Mine (La Libertad Mine; ASARCO Mine), Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Ex. Scott Williams collection

Sample size: 5.3 x 8.3 x 2.8 cm

Tetrahedrite with brownish siderite and white barite

Origin: San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna District, Castrovirreyna Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru

Ex. Scott Williams collection

Sample size: 6.6 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Dan Weinrich