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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 28275
Mineral:Pyrite in Calcite with Actinolite var. Byssolite inclusions
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large cleavage of greenish calcite with scattered pyrite crystals included within the calcite. The green color of the calcite is due to fine, hair-like byssolite inclusions. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #23
Overall Size:9x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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