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Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite from Noche Buena Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 22632
Mineral:Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite
Locality:Noche Buena Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Many thin pyrite pseudomorphs after pyrrhotite crystals up to 2 cm with scattered overgrowth of small quartz crystals up to 3 mm long. The matrix is black sphalerite.
Overall Size:10x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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