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Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60702
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite
Locality:Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Unusually large brown limonite pseudomorphs after striated blocky pyrite crystals to 50 mm. The pyrite crystallized first, altered molecule by molecule to limonite, while maintaining the original form of the pyrite crystals - a replacement pseudomorph.
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:16-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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