Classic Pyrite from Elba

Classic Pyrite from Elba from Elba Island, Livorno, Italy.

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Beautiful formation of a 40 mm yellow-metallic pyritohedral Pyrite crystal intersecting a 30 mm diameter hemispherical group of bladed specular Hematite crystals to 3 mm across. Note the unusual corner faces on the pyrite crystal.  Ex. Lily Russianoff (1924-2003).

Locality

Elba Island, Livorno, Italy.

Dimensions

4.5 x 4 x 3 cm.


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