Pyrite with Galena
specimen number:
3681011
location:
Nanisivik mine, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
description:
Outstanding large cabinet plate from this famous locality with mirror bright lustrous crystals of pyrite to 1.2 cm in size covering the top of this matrix. In terrific condition with very minimal micro-chipping present. This is really sparkles when held in the hand. Minor galena present throughout. A superb piece for this classic Canadian locality collected in the 1980s.
Size: 19.0 x 15.5 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Rod & Helen Tyson
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