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Pyrite from Ambas Aguas, Muro de Aguas, La Rioja, Spain

 
Pyrite from Ambas Aguas, Muro de Aguas, La Rioja, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 43318
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Ambas Aguas, Muro de Aguas, La Rioja, Spain
Description:Complex cluster of interpenetrant yellow metallic pyrite crystals. Pyrite is also called Fool's Gold because inexperienced gold miners mistook it for real gold.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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