Pyrite epitaxial on Marcasite
specimen number:
4571079
location:
Nanisivik Mine, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
description:
Classic Canadian specimen with lustrous crystals of pyrite measuring to 1.5 cm in size growing epitaxially upon bladed crystals of marcasite. Some damage present as shown in the video, still a nice hand example for this locality.
Size: 12.0 x 6.0 x 3.8 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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