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DESCRIPTION: | No. 23857 |
Mineral: | Pyrite on Barite |
Locality: | Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
Description: | Bladed white barite crystals up to 5 cm completely coated with brassy pyrite crystals up to 4 mm and pink calcite crystals. The pyrite has microcrystalline surfaces. A good specimen with only minor imperfections. Ex. John Durkos collection #124 |
Overall Size: | 9x8x6 cm |
Crystals: | 1-50 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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