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Pyrite var. Iron-Cross Twins from Algezares Quarry, Castellón, Spain

 
Pyrite var. Iron-Cross Twins from Algezares Quarry, Castellón, Spain

Pyrite var. Iron-Cross Twins from Algezares Quarry, Castellón, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 42580
Mineral:Pyrite var. Iron-Cross Twins
Locality:Algezares Quarry, Castellón, Spain
Description:Two groups of pyrite crystals embedded in gray matrix. The pyrite crystals are interpenetrant Iron-Cross twin formations. With careful excavation the pyrite twins could be exposed more. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5373; ex. M. Borras in 1983
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:8-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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