Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
8034172
location:
Herja mine, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Prismatic crystal of what was once pyrrhotite 3.0 cm in height now replaced by pyrite, with several smaller versions scattered throughout this lustrous grouping of milky quartz crystals to 2.5 cm. In very fine condition.
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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