AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Pyrite

Search

 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - 
Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Pyrite from Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey

 
Pyrite from Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 18915
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Description:Spherical pyrite concretion found in the old clay pits in the New Jersey lowlands. This is an old specimen, and has been out of the ground for over 100 years, yet shows no deterioration. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 5870 (ca. 1880).
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;