Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
1651408
location:
Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Fort William and Ardnamurchan, Highland, Scotland, UK
description:
Colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 1.3 cm in height across the top of this matrix. Slight damage present as seen. Attractively scattered throughout her micro golden crystals of pyrite. Incredibly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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