Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Siderite
specimen number:
8034553
location:
Herja mine, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Thin platy crystals of what were once pyrrhotite measuring to 3.0 cm in size now been replaced by crystallized pyrite and coated with small sparkling crystals of micro siderite. Very slight chipping present, still in very good condition. An excellent cabinet sized example for this classic from Romania.
Size: 17.0 x 9.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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