{"title":"Peru","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDiscover an exceptional collection of mineral specimens from Peru, one of the most important and prolific mineral-producing countries in South America. Peru is globally celebrated for combining rich Andean mining traditions with extraordinary mineral diversity, offering collectors some of the finest and most aesthetic specimens in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eHuanzalá\u003c\/strong\u003e mine is world-famous for exceptional \u003cstrong\u003epyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimens, including striking \"\u003cstrong\u003epyrite suns\u003c\/strong\u003e\" with perfect radiating crystal formations. The \u003cstrong\u003eUchucchacua\u003c\/strong\u003e mine has produced world-record \u003cstrong\u003erhodochrosite\u003c\/strong\u003e rhombohedra, prized for their vivid pink-red color and sharp crystal faces, while the \u003cstrong\u003eHuaron\u003c\/strong\u003e district is celebrated for fine \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esphalerite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egalena\u003c\/strong\u003e specimens with exceptional luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis collection also features outstanding \u003cstrong\u003efluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eAncash\u003c\/strong\u003e region, colorful \u003cstrong\u003echalcopyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e, iridescent \u003cstrong\u003ebornite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rare \u003cstrong\u003eproustite\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"ruby silver\") specimens, alongside classic \u003cstrong\u003ecalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebarite\u003c\/strong\u003e from various historic Andean mining districts. Peruvian \u003cstrong\u003erhodochrosite\u003c\/strong\u003e, in particular, is considered among the finest in the world, rivaling even the famous Colorado specimens in color intensity and crystal perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeruvian minerals are especially valued for their vivid coloration, exceptional crystal habit and connection to a centuries-old mining tradition dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations who prized metals and minerals for both practical and ceremonial purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the high-altitude mines of the Andes to the mineral-rich valleys of central Peru, this country remains one of the most important and dynamic sources of world-class collector minerals in South America.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tetraedrite-con-quarzo-ialino-da-casapalca-peru-1970","title":"TETRAHEDRITE \u0026 QUARTZ – Historic Mineral Association from Casapalca, Peru (1970)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistoric mineral association of Tetrahedrite with Quartz from Casapalca Mine, Peru, collected in 1970. The specimen shows well-formed metallic sulfide crystals in association with clear quartz, offering strong aesthetic contrast and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 × 78 × 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 521.26 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casapalca Mine, Chicla District, Huarochirí Province, Lima, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328219476077,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_482_AGC_20240228_003959399.jpg?v=1772658258"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/collections\/photo_2026-06-24_20-32-11.jpg?v=1782325968","url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/peru.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}