PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE


Specimen: #19248
Locality: Nanisivik Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
Size: 32mm x 27mm x 23mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Unique specimen of an epitaxially orientated Pyrite pseudomorph after Marcasite 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. The color is bright brassy-yellow and the crystals are strongly light reflective. Some natural cracks. On acrylic base.

Exceptional connoisseur pseudomorph!



PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE