Pyrite (exhibiting post-crystallization deformation) from Otjihase Mine, 18 km NE of Windhoek, Namibia
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 72052
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| Mineral: | Pyrite (exhibiting post-crystallization deformation)
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| Locality: | Otjihase Mine, 18 km NE of Windhoek, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous yellow-metallic octahedral pyrite crystals remnants of earthy brown matrix on the rear. The pyrite crystals has partial fractures due to post-crystallization deformation with matrix in-fill. Pyrite specimens from this obscure mine are rare. Collected ca. 1990 |
| Overall Size: | 5x4.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 6-28 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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