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Magnetite, Pyrite, Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Magnetite, Pyrite, Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Magnetite, Pyrite, Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 20284
Mineral:Magnetite, Pyrite, Calcite with Byssolite inclusions
Locality:French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Dark, octahedral crystals of magnetite up to 3 mm with rosette-formation of calcite with green byssolite inclusions. Several brassy pyrite crystals on one edge. Good, clean specimen with no noticeable damage. Collected ca. 1950. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:38x25x16 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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