PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE


Specimen: #17339
Locality: Nanisivik Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
Size: 58mm x 35mm x 46mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Unique specimen of Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite with second generation of epitaxial Pyrite from this now closed zinc mine famous for Pyrite - Nanisivik Mine, Nunavut Territory, Canada. The primary sharp tabular Marcasite crystals are completely pseudomorphed by sparkling Pyrite. At the corners and above are seen epitaxially orientated Pyrite crystals. The color is bright brassy-yellow and the crystal sparkle strongly. Atop are seen two generations of Calcite - one scalenohedron with amber color and frosty white clusters. In very good condition – some contacts.

Exceptional connoisseur pseudomorph!



PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE, epitaxial PYRITE, CALCITE