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Chalcopyrite and Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Chalcopyrite and Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 19975
Mineral:Chalcopyrite and Pyrite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Crystallized cluster of greenish-yellow chalcopyrite in hoppered, hollow crystals (difficult to photograph). Also scattered octahedral pyrite crystals in the white calcite matrix. Classic locality dating to the 1800s, now closed.
Overall Size:32x25x22 mm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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