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Pyrite in Calcite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyrite in Calcite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27912
Mineral:Pyrite in Calcite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Cleavage of colorless calcite with many crystals of metallic pyrite embedded in the calcite. More crystals could be exposed with careful work. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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