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Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28179
Mineral:Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Rhombic crystal of colorless calcite with many octahedral pyrite crystals partially embedded in the surface with fibrous, green byssolite (actinolite) between the pyrite crystals. A few pyrite crystals are incomplete. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #268
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:2-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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