Calcite with Goethite after Pyrite
specimen number:
3921204
location:
Lafarge quarry, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description:
Wonderful example for this locality with colorless translucent scalenohedral calcite crystals to 2.0 cm in size on a matrix covered by sparkling crystals of what were once pyrite now replaced by goethite. This is in really good condition.
Size: 10.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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