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Pyrite (fossilized brachiopod) from Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio

 
Pyrite (fossilized brachiopod) from Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio

Pyrite (fossilized brachiopod) from Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 42280
Mineral:Pyrite (fossilized brachiopod)
Locality:Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio
Description:Completely fossilized brachiopod bivalve that was replaced by calcite with yellow metallic pyrite on the exterior. The ridges that were in the shell can still be seen. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #3062; originally acquired in 1980
Overall Size:6x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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