| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pennsylvania > Pyrite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 12592 |
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | French Creek Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Description: | Sharp octahedral pyrite crystals up to 1 cm in calcite matrix along with 2 loose crystals. The calcite has not been etched and still shows rhombic cleavages sharply. Originally acquired from Vassar College in 1939. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL566 |
| Overall Size: | 7x5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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