Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
9083274
location:
Bautsch Mine, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
description: Colorless lustrous gemmy scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 4.0 cm in length, this with a second-generation of translucent to transparent lustrous rhombohedral crystals on top. These are over the top of a 9.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm matrix. Dusted with micro pyrite crystals and set on a massive sphalerite matrix. Minor chipping present, this mainly confined to the edges of the matrix. Still, a very choice old-time specimen from this classic mining district. Shipping weight: 1.29 pounds. Ex Charles Noll collection.
Size: 9.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Charles Noll
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