Specimen #1837
Name: Pyrite with Talc
Type: Mineral
Locality: Grange Ore Body, ZCA West Pierrepont Mine, West Pierrepont, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA
Favorite? N
Fluorescent? N
Size: 7 x 6 x 6 cm.
Weight: 511
Acquired: 2010-01-05
Source: John Betts
Label: N
Comment: Spherical crystallized mass of metallic pyrite crystals intermixed with white talc. The pyrite crystals are highly lustrous and are both pyritohedral and cubic form. These spherical nodules are uncommon and highly sought-after by local collectors. No damage is visible to the unaided eye, minute edge chipping is visible under 20x magnification. Overall size of mineral specimen: 7x6x6 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1-3.5 mm. These form in layers/horizons running through the talc
Minerals: Pyrite (FeS2) Talc (Mg3Si4O10(OH)2)
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