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Pyrite from Mina Ampliación a Victoria, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain

 
Pyrite from Mina Ampliación a Victoria, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain

Pyrite from Mina Ampliación a Victoria, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain

Pyrite from Mina Ampliación a Victoria, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 83017
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Mina Ampliación a Victoria, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
Description:Cubic crystal of yellow-metallic pyrite with no attached matrix. The pyrite crystal has sharp edges and smooth faces. Beginners frequently ask how these are made and are amazed that they crystallize perfectly in the clay-rich matrix. Ex. Miller collection T2888; acquired from E. Greene in 2012
Overall Size:12x10x8 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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