Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
4931002
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Classic Mexican specimen with pseudo-hexagonal crystals of what were once pyrrhotite to 3.5 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster, these now replaced by crystallized pyrite. Small white crystals of quartz are scattered throughout. This is in great condition all around. This exhibits a very good sharp replacement.
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