Pyrite-after-Pyrrhotite-with-Bertrandite

specimen number:
1821372

location:
Akchatau Mine, Karaganda Province, Kazakhstan

description:

Bright large rosette of what were once pyrrhotite crystals almost 5.0 cm across now replaced by bright sparkling brassy crystallized pyrite. Scattered throughout her white needle like crystals of bertrandite. In excellent condition with only tiny minimal micro-chipping in one small area, this measures 9.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm in size. Wonderful pseudomorph example for this long closed and important locality. Shipping weight: 0.64 pounds. 

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