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Pyrite on Hematite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

 
Pyrite on Hematite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Pyrite on Hematite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 18514
Mineral:Pyrite on Hematite
Locality:Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
Description:Yellow pyrite crystals up to 8 mm on nearly black, bladed hematite crystals up to 8 mm. The thin nature of the bladed hematite crystals resulted in some edges being fractured. However the damage is not visible unless viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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