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Pyrite - rare diploid crystal form from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

 
Pyrite - rare diploid crystal form from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

Pyrite - rare diploid crystal form from Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 30614
Mineral:Pyrite - rare diploid crystal form
Locality:Duff Quarry, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio
Description:Pocket in limestone matrix filled with metallic pyrite crystals up to 6 mm and white calcite. The pyrite is uncommon diploid crystal form. For more info see article: Pyrite Crystals from the Duff Quarry in Mineralogical Record, Nov.-Dec. 1987
Overall Size:6x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:.5-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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