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Arsenopyrite, Jamesonite on Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Arsenopyrite, Jamesonite on Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Arsenopyrite, Jamesonite on Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19333
Mineral:Arsenopyrite, Jamesonite on Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite
Locality:Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Yellowish pyrite pseudomorphs after pyrrhotite crystals up to 15 mm in a subparallel orientation. Elongated, bar-like arsenopyrite crystals up to 3.5 mm are scattered over the pseudos. Also hair-like jamesonite crystals in protected cavities on one end.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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