Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Calcite
specimen number:
4931019
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Thick crystals of what were once pseudo-hexagonal pyrrhotite to 2.0 cm in size, these now replaced by crystallized pyrite, forming a near matrix less cluster with crystallized calcite. Classic old material for this locality, this is in great condition.
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