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Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Gold panning prospect, Fanning County, Georgia

 
Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Gold panning prospect, Fanning County, Georgia

DESCRIPTION:No. 76042
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite
Locality:Gold panning prospect, Fanning County, Georgia
Description:Three earthy brown limonite pseudomorphs after rectangular pyrite crystals found while panning for gold. The pyrite crystallized first, then altered molecule-by-molecule to limonite while maintaining the original pyrite shape (pseudomorph = false form).
Overall Size:2-7 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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