Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Pyrite
Las Minas, Vera Cruz, Mexico
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Floater Crystal
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| Origin Location |
Las Minas, Vera Cruz, Mexico |
| Description |
Several fine examples of the modified cubic form of pyrite from this important mining region that is not as well known for sulfides as it is for quartz species, but does produce many exemplary samples. |
| Luster |
Metallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Thumbnail |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
3 Specimens |
| Mineral List |
Pyrite: FeS2
iron sulfide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Andalusite Muscovite Pyrite Ammonite Garnet / Mica Quartz var. Smoky / Goethite var. Onegite Scolecite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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pyrite
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