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Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 64507
Mineral:Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite
Locality:Mina Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Sparkling cluster of yellow-metallic pyrite pseudomorphs after bladed pyrrhotite crystals to 15 mm. The pyrrhotite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to pyrite, maintaining the original bladed form of the pyrrhotite. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #1173
Overall Size:30x18x17 mm
Crystals:4-15 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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