PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE


Specimen: #19511
Locality: Nanisivik Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
Size: 36mm x 20mm x 19mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

 

A unique specimen of 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 pseudomorphed by sparkling pyrite. The color is bright brassy-yellow and the crystals are strongly light reflective. In excellent condition.

Exceptional connoisseur pseudomorph!



PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE