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Pyrite from Central City District, Gilpin County, Colorado

 
Pyrite from Central City District, Gilpin County, Colorado

Pyrite from Central City District, Gilpin County, Colorado

Pyrite from Central City District, Gilpin County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 37397
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Central City District, Gilpin County, Colorado
Description:Massive metallic pyrite with one face covered with large, well crystallized cubic pyrite crystals. The pyrite crystals are exceptionally lustrous and have slightly striated faces. A few crystals have chipped edges. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.; collected in 1889
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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