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Pyrite (rare diploid form) from quarry 3 km north of Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio

 
Pyrite (rare diploid form) from quarry 3 km north of Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio

Pyrite (rare diploid form) from quarry 3 km north of Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 58841
Mineral:Pyrite (rare diploid form)
Locality:quarry 3 km north of Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio
Description:Small cavity in brown limestone lined with bronze-metallic pyrite crystals that are the uncommon diploid form. The bronze color of the pyrite crystals is probably a surface alteration. Ex. Ned Blandford, originally acquired from J.J. Hoppinger (Lakewood, Ohio)
Overall Size:6x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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