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Pyrite in Calcite from Grace Mine, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyrite in Calcite from Grace Mine, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite from Grace Mine, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 33542
Mineral:Pyrite in Calcite
Locality:Grace Mine, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Description:Many crystals of metallic yellow pyrite embedded in white calcite included with green actinolite. The pyrite crystals are octahedral form with complex secondary faces. For information see: Penn. Cornwall-Type Iron Mines in Rocks and Minerals v.53, #3. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:60x40x35 mm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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