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Pyrite Hematite Limonite & Goethite

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Pyrite Hematite Limonite & Goethite

Ex. Leo Jahaan Collection
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Rio Marina, Elba, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11 × 9.3 × 6.6 cm
Largest Crystal: 
8.10cm
Weight: 
1 084.00gr
Description

Here is an absolutely outstanding specimen of pyrite from the classic locality of Elba Island.

The specimen features one huge central crystal in partial pyritohedral form, with a smaller twin jutting out the side, forming an incredible display piece with sharp angles.

Magnificent striations are forming patterns over many of the surfaces.

Multiple types of hematite are present, including beautiful rich reddish-brown partial coatings, providing fantastic contrast with the lustrous brass-colored surfaces.

Silver hematite (var. specularite) sparkles in many areas around the base of the specimen, mostly in the form of micaceous flakes but also with scattered platy crystals.

Patches of orange-brown limonite on the sides and the base are also present in very aesthetic formations.

Close examination reveals a group of shiny microscopic goethite balls on one of the faces.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

Goethite

Formula: 
α-Fe3+O(OH)
Strunz: 
4.00.
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Type Locality: 
Hollertszug Mine (Hollerter Zug Mine), Dermbach, Herdorf, Siegerland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Jahaan Minerals

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Please read the dimensions of the specimen, as the size of minerals in photos can be misleading.

To see the details shown in close-up macro photos, you may require a high quality magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe.

Care has been taken to accurately display the colors of the specimen. However, please be aware that computer monitors and phone screens each display colors slightly differently. Differences in light brightness and light source can also drastically alter the appearance of mineral colors. Therefore please be aware that while these photos are accurate and colors have not been enhanced, what you see on your screen may vary slightly from what you see in your hand, and may require specific lighting conditions (usually brighter is better).

Information regarding the specimen's found locality and mineral identification is believed to be correct, however due to the complexities of ID'ing minerals and tracking source locations in rare cases this data may be imprecise.

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