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Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Mogollon Rim, near Dry Lake, Navajo County, Arizona

 
Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Mogollon Rim, near Dry Lake, Navajo County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 59700
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite
Locality:Mogollon Rim, near Dry Lake, Navajo County, Arizona
Description:Well formed limonite pseudomorphs after cubic pyrite crystals. The pyrite formed first, then altered molecule by molecule to limonite, maintaining the original pyrite shape. The original cubic pyrite crystal form is very distinct. Collected ca. 1998
Overall Size:33x25x25 mm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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