Pyrite
specimen number:
3681004
location:
Nanisivik mine, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
description:
Brilliant lustrous crystals of pyrite to 1.2 cm in size forming epitaxial crystallization over the top of much larger crystals of what were marcasite. Classic material for this Canadian locality in great condition. Collected in the 1980s.
Size: 10.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Rod & Helen Tyson
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