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Limonite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Porter, Stanly County, North Carolina

 
Limonite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Porter, Stanly County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 34340
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorph after Pyrite
Locality:Porter, Stanly County, North Carolina
Description:Brown limonite pseudomorph after a pyrite crystal 18 mm across. The limonite has replaced the pyrite atom by atom maintaining the original form of the pyrite crystal, including the surface striations. Complete all around.
Overall Size:18x16x15 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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