Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
4961049
location:
west orebody, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Golden yellow lustrous mostly gemmy scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 6.5 cm in length beautifully on a thin breccia matrix with crystallized pyrite. There is one area with some cleaved crystals on the backside as shown in the video, this not in view when the piece is displayed properly. All of the prominent crystals are in perfect condition.
Size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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