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Pectolite with Pyrite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Pectolite with Pyrite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Pectolite with Pyrite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pectolite with Pyrite from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 40813
Mineral:Pectolite with Pyrite
Locality:Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Small cavity lined on all surfaces with transparent gray pectolite crystals with lustrous faces and white coating on a few termination faces. In one corner is a group of pyrite microcrystals surrounded by limonite staining. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6759; ex. Wards
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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