Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
4711205
location:
Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Many crystals of what at one time was pseudo-hexagonal pyrrhotite measuring to 1.5 cm in length, these now replaced by micro crystallized pyrite, across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix. This is in good condition and an excellent large cabinet example for this classic Mexican pseudomorph.
Size: 22.0 x 13.0 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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