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Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Niccioleta Mine, Massa Marittima, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.2 × 5.7 × 2.9 cm
Description

Extremely sculptural and highly lustrous cluster of pyrite from Italy. The form of the intergrown crystals reminds a bit of a upright standing seal.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

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