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Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 15547
Mineral:Barite and Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Old-time specimen of many brassy pyrite crystals up to 1 cm and pyrite pseudomorphs after pyrrhotite up to 2 cm an barite matrix, with white barite crystals up to 15 mm scattered throughout. Fully crystallized on all sides - a floater. No apparent damage Ex. Rutgers University Geology Museum
Overall Size:15x10x7 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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