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Pyrite with Sphalerite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Pyrite with Sphalerite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Pyrite with Sphalerite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 11429
Mineral:Pyrite with Sphalerite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:A big specimen of large pyrite crystals to 3 cm on brown sphalerite matrix over massive pyrite core. The pyrites have rounded edges. I have never seen a specimen like it before.
Overall Size:13x9x9 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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