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Pyrite (rare diploid crystals) from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

 
Pyrite (rare diploid crystals) from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

Pyrite (rare diploid crystals) from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

Pyrite (rare diploid crystals) from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 70271
Mineral:Pyrite (rare diploid crystals)
Locality:Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio
Description:Lustrous yellow-metallic pyrite crystals on one end of gray limestone. The pyrite crystals are rare diploid form (this quarry is famous for diploid pyrite). Remnants of white calcite that was dissolved to expose the pyrite are between the crystals.
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:0.2-5.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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