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Pyrite (with rare diploid faces) from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

 
Pyrite (with rare diploid faces) from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Pyrite (with rare diploid faces) from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Pyrite (with rare diploid faces) from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Pyrite (with rare diploid faces) from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 20949
Mineral:Pyrite (with rare diploid faces)
Locality:Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
Description:Crystal cluster of pyrite fully crystallized on all surfaces with only a 2 cm point of attachment. The edges have complex crystallization resembling frittering, but most turn out to be natural. Many diploid faces on the corners throughout. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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