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Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 42005
Mineral:Pyrite
Locality:Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Brilliant metallic pyrite crystals with crystal form that combine pyritohedral and octahedral forms. The surfaces are slightly striated and minor dull gray enargite microcrystals are on a few of the pyrite crystals. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #47; acquired in 1977 from Norm Pellman (1922-2004)
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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