Pyrrhotite with Calcite, Galena, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
2701112
location:
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite to almost 3.0 cm in length on this crystallized calcite matrix with crystallized galena and many crystals of what were once pyrrhotite now replaced by crystalline pyrite. In very good condition with minor cleaving present, still good.
Size: 13.0 x 11.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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