Baumstarkite with Miargyrite

Baumstarkite with Miargyrite from San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna District, Castrovirreyna Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

This piece consists of rounded crystal-aggregates up to an amazing 1 cm in size. The flattened platy xls are Baumstarkite, a dimorph of Miargyrite. The deep charcoal color and metallic luster are very good. The matrix is a mixture of Baumstarkite and Miargyrite. Ex. Charlie Key.

Locality

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

Dimensions

3.4 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm.


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