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Pyrite on Quartz from Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado

 
Pyrite on Quartz from Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 19280
Mineral:Pyrite on Quartz
Locality:Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado
Description:Complex crystal of pyrite 12 mm across on quartz matrix with green epidote micro crystals. The surface of the pyrite is brownish, possibly due to altering to goethite/limonite. Uncommon specimen.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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