Calcite with Pyrite after Anhydrite
specimen number:
4671035
location:
Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Wonderful combination piece with a golden yellow partly gemmy calcite crystal measuring 6.0 cm in length and double terminated, this site crystallized grouping of pyrite forming hollow casts after now gone anhydrite. In very good condition with slight micro-chipping present. This is crystallized all around. Very few of the show the combination with calcite in any quality, normally the calcite is badly etched or dull. This one shows good luster.
Size: 9.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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