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Marcasite & Dolomite

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Marcasite & Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Reocín Mine, Reocín, Cantabria, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.5 × 6 × 5 cm
Description

Classic "cockscomb" style lustrous, golden marcasite crystals are clustered on the piece. The metallic crystals are contrasting with finely zoned white dolomite rhombs. A good classic specimen from this well-known large Zn-Pb mine that closed in 2003. No decrepitation has been observed from this over 50-years old specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Marcasite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.10a
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

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Seller's terms and conditions

The Cristosud team wishes to offer you the best service. In order to have your parcel shipped as soon as possible, please complete the payment within the 7 days following the purchase date. In cases you want to combine several specimens and save on shipping fees, or you encounter an issue completing the payment, please let us know by emailing us, so we can arrange it together.

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