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Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 39098
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large double-sided cluster of metallic pyrite crystals with remnants of limonite-stained quartz on one side. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedral form and have lustrous, striated surfaces. See article: The French Creek Mine in Min. Record v.25 #2
Overall Size:15x10x5 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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