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2.8" Botryoidal Pyrite with Dolomite - Spain
This is an incredible specimen of iridescent, botryoidal pyrite with pearly dolomite, sourced from the Moscona Mine in Asturias, Spain.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Pyrite
The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.
It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.
The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.
It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.
SPECIES
Pyrite & Dolomite
LOCATION
Moscona Mine, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Asturias, Spain
SIZE
2.8" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#261902
