Pyrrhotite with Calcite
specimen number:
1651505
location:
Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic
description:
Platy crystals of pyrrhotite measuring to 3.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix with calcite. It is quite possible that pyrite is present replacing the pyrrhotite. Slight micro-damage present, still quite nice for the species and old locality.
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