Pyrite epitaxial on Marcasite
specimen number:
4571079
location:
Nanisivik Mine, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
description:
Classic Canadian specimen with lustrous crystals of pyrite measuring to 1.5 cm in size growing epitaxially upon bladed crystals of marcasite. Some damage present as shown in the video, still a nice hand example for this locality.
Size: 12.0 x 6.0 x 3.8 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Pyrite):
Pyrite — Tanzania
Origin: Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
Number: (9711068)
Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Pyrite — Kosovo
Origin: Trepca Stari Trg Mine, Mitrovica, Kosovo
Number: (5004170)
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Pyrite — Kosovo
Origin: Trepca, Mitrovica, Kosovo
Number: (5006029)
Size: 12.0 x 9.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)