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Limonite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Sahara el Beyda, 45 km north of Farafra, Egypt

 
Limonite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Sahara el Beyda, 45 km north of Farafra, Egypt

Limonite pseudomorph after Marcasite from Sahara el Beyda, 45 km north of Farafra, Egypt

DESCRIPTION:No. 65584
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorph after Marcasite
Locality:Sahara el Beyda, 45 km north of Farafra, Egypt
Description:Spherical formation of brown limonite pseudomorphs after marcasite crystals to 10 mm. The marcasite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to limonite, while maintaining the original shape of the marcasite crystals. Ex. D. Miller collection #M377
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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