Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
4961025
location:
west orebody, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
A beautiful cluster of glassy mostly gemmy lustrous golden yellow calcite crystals. The largest crystal is double terminated and measures 8.5 cm in length. Microscopic crystallized pyrite present as well. This is crystallized completely all around and there are no points of attachment. What at first appears to be damage along one edge of the piece is naturally crystallized. There are a few small crystals that are cleaved, these present along the lower right edge , this piece is still in really good condition.
Size: 12.0 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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