Quartz with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
2063169
location:
Zacatecas, Mexico
description:
Translucent crystals of quartz to 1.2 cm in height coming off matrix. Scattered richly throughout are golden semi lustrous crystal groupings of what were once pyrrhotite, these now replaced by pyrite, and measuring to 0.5 cm in size. In good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.
Size: 7.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Ray DeMark
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