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Pyrite from NE Mine Co. Quarry, Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

 
Pyrite from NE Mine Co. Quarry, Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Pyrite from NE Mine Co. Quarry, Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 16113
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:NE Mine Co. Quarry, Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Description:Brilliant, brassy cluster of pyrite crystals in white calcite matrix. Crystal form is pyritohedron and is complete on most sides (unusual for this locality). This has one of the largest pyrite crystals I have seen from this obscure locality.
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:15-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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