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Pyrite with Sphalerite var. Marmatite from Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado

 
Pyrite with Sphalerite var. Marmatite from Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado

Pyrite with Sphalerite var. Marmatite from Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 25692
Mineral:Pyrite with Sphalerite var. Marmatite
Locality:Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado
Description:Sparkling cluster of brassy pyrite crystals up to 4 mm with black marmatite (Fe-rich sphalerite) crystals up to 2 mm. Very showy specimen with no noticeable damage. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:6x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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