2.1" Chalcopyrite and Galena Association - Peru

This beautiful specimen contains an association of chalcopyrite and galena crystals. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire piece measures 2.1" wide.

Galena is a lead-based mineral and the primary ore of lead, and has been used for its lead content for thousands of years. Galena typically displays a gray metallic luster and forms cubes or octahedral crystals. The chemical composition of galena is PbS.

While galena will not pose a health hazard by sitting on the shelf or even from casual handling, we suggest washing hands following handling due to the mineral's lead content.

Chalcopyrite is a brass-yellow colored mineral and an important copper ore. When weathered, chalcopyrite loses its metallic luster, turning a gray-green color. When exposed to acids, the tarnish can develop a red, blue, or purple iridescence: this acid-treated material is often sold under the name peacock ore.


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DETAILS
SPECIES
Galena & Chalcopyrite
LOCATION
Huanzala Mine, Bolognesi, Peru
SIZE
2.1" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#95771