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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 24711
Mineral:Pyrite pseudomorphs after Pyrrhotite with Arsenopyrite
Locality:Noche Buena Mine, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Lustrous pyrite pseudomorphs after pyrrhotite up to 3 cm, with second generation of pyrite (pyritohedron crystals) grown between. Scattered throughout are metallic arsenopyrite crystals up to 6 mm plus minor calcite. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:10x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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