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Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Llanos de Arenalejos, Ardales, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

 
Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Llanos de Arenalejos, Ardales, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Llanos de Arenalejos, Ardales, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Llanos de Arenalejos, Ardales, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 80700
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite
Locality:Llanos de Arenalejos, Ardales, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Description:Sharp, well defined brown limonite pseudomorphs after cubic pyrite crystals to 22 mm. The pyrite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to limonite while maintaining the original shape of the pyrite. Pseudomorph = False Form. Ex. Miller #M3087
Overall Size:4.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:3-22 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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