AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Pyrite nodule

Search

 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - 
Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Pyrite nodule from Paraíba Basin, north of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

 
Pyrite nodule from Paraíba Basin, north of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Pyrite nodule from Paraíba Basin, north of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64134
Mineral:Pyrite nodule
Locality:Paraíba Basin, north of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Description:Rounded formation of many interconnected yellow-metallic pyrite crystals with gray marine sediments on the bottom. The pyrite crystals are predominantly cubic form, with octahedral corner faces.
Overall Size:3x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;