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Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 68703
Mineral:Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Lustrous yellow-metallic pyrite crystal with remnants of gray-metallic chalcocite overgrowth that has mostly flaked away. The pyrite crystal is cubic form with pyritohedral striations and diploid corner faces. Collected in 2015. Analysis of coating performed from Ben Grguric at South Australian Museum
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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