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Arsenopyrite in garnet sandstone from ZC Mine, Level 16, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

 
Arsenopyrite in garnet sandstone from ZC Mine, Level 16, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Arsenopyrite in garnet sandstone from ZC Mine, Level 16, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51048
Mineral:Arsenopyrite in garnet sandstone
Locality:ZC Mine, Level 16, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Description:Several pseudo-octahedral metallic arsenopyrite crystals in brown garnet sandstone. Studies have shown many arsenopyrite crystals from this mine have löllingite core zones. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #581, originally acquired in 1978
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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