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Pyrite

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Hormuz Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.5 × 1.5 × 1.4 cm
Description

A rare sample of pyrite from this locality, which is susally only known for hematite. The political situation is very diificult and we cannot expect new material from the area. The pyrite crystals were a small find from the last year and they are really uncommon - they show a very interesting habit, intense color and good luster. Developed as floater, in great condition all around and rich of amazimg details.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

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