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Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Sillaro Valley, Castel San Pietro, Bologna Province, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 3.9 × 4.1 cm
Description

A group of freestanding pyrite crystals attractively set on light matrix.  The crystals are partly glossy and show a very attractive texture. Rare material from a more uncommon locality. The group is complete all around, the assemble looks aesthetic in each position.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

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