Calcite With Pyrite Inclusions

Calcite With Pyrite Inclusions from Conco Mine, North Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois

Collection

Jared Freiberg, Saga Minerals

Description

Well-formed Calcite scalenohedron with sparkling, metallic-looking Pyrite and Marcasite crystals lightly peppered throughout and included. This specimen was featured in the 2012 InnSuites Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona, in the display of Saga Minerals.

Locality

Conco Mine, North Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois

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Photograph

Hershel Friedman

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