Pyrite on Hematite from Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 73968
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite
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| Locality: | Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy |
| Description: | Classic specimen of two large yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 45 mm perched on rounded groups of specular black-metallic platy hematite crystals to 4 mm. The pyrite crystals are pyritohedral form with complex crystallization patterns on the faces. Collected ca. 2000. Part of the hematite matrix was restored back into position with glue |
| Overall Size: | 6.1x5x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-45 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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