Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
4931004
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
A cluster of what were once pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite stacked 2.5 cm in height coming off a white crystallized quartz matrix. The pyrrhotite crystals are now replaced by crystallized pyrite. This is in terrific condition all around. Classic material for this locality.
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