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Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada

 
Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada

Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 13396
Mineral:Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite
Locality:Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Description:Showy specimen of pyrite replacing marcasite crystals up to 2 cm, with many individual late-growth pyrite crystals between. One area has 3-4 mm filiform crystals (pyrite) mixed with milky quartz - unusual. Ex. Magill collection
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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