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Pyrite (complex crystal form) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Pyrite (complex crystal form) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Pyrite (complex crystal form) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 75297
Mineral:Pyrite (complex crystal form)
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Large lustrous yellow-metallic pyrite crystal with remnants of clay and quartz in crevices where it was attached. The pyrite crystal has complex form with microscopic etching on select crystal faces and mirror-like luster on other faces. Collected in 2015. Analysis of coating performed from Ben Grguric at South Australian Museum
Overall Size:21x18x17 mm
Crystals:21 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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