Pyrite on Matrix

ZE 7-2, April 2020

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Location:

Zederhaus, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria

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Description:

These three attractive inter-grown pyrite cubes on matrix have a shiny reddish surface texture that can indicate lepidocrocite. The largest crystal measures 3.5 cm. In addition to chlorite, rutile is occasionally crystallized on the matrix.

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Size: 5.5 x 4 x 3.2 cm

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