Pyrite after Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
7991119
location:
Shangbao mine, Hunan, China
description:
A cluster of golden cubic pyrite crystals replacing a previous thin platy pyrrhotite crystal 4.0 cm across nestled amongst needlelike white crystals of quartz. Slight chipping present, I think still in good condition.
Size: 9.5 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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