Pyrite Pseudomorph After Pyrrhotite

Pyrite Pseudomorph After Pyrrhotite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare (Nagayb¡nya), Maramures Co., Romania

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

An unusual and fine pseudomorph from the Herja Mine of Romania. Sparkly, brass-yellow Pyrite has pseudomorphed a large, tapering, hexagonal Pyrrhotite crystal consisting of stacked, lamellar crystals. The base of the piece has massive Galena.

Locality

Herja Mine, Baia Mare (Nagayb¡nya), Maramures Co., Romania

Dimensions

5.3 x 4.3 x 4.1 cm.


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