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Wurtzite Graphite & Pyrite

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Wurtzite Graphite & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania (United Republic)
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.7 × 8 × 3.6 cm
Description

Great display specimen with massive wurtzite which is good crystallized in a vug.In another vug there are some pyrite with graphite in best shape. New found 2018

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wurtzite

Formula: 
(Zn,Fe)S
Strunz: 
2.CB.45
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
Brown
Type Locality: 
San José Mine, Oruro City, Cercado Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Graphite

Formula: 
C
Strunz: 
1.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
1.0 - 2.0

Pyrite

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