Ticlio Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín, Peru

Quartz with microscopic inclusions of red to brown hematite.

Transparent yellow to yellow-brown sphalerite. The faceted stones can be up to 15 mm in diameter.

Ref: J.Hyrsl (2012) Gemstones of Peru, p. 91, 93

Gemstone List


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