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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 28480
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Cluster of several distorted pyrite crystals fully crystallized all around with only a small point of attachment on the bottom. The crystals are distorted so much they look rhombohedral. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected June 1, 1919
Overall Size:20x18x15 mm
Crystals:3-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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