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Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 57727
Mineral:Pyrite in Calcite with Byssolite inclusions
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Octahedral yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 7 mm in translucent white calcite that is colored green by byssolite (variety of actinolite) inclusions. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #300, collected in the 70s.
Overall Size:7x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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