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Pyrite On Hematite

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Pyrite On Hematite

Former collection Weber (Switzerland)
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Brosso Mine, Cálea, Léssolo, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm
Weight: 
63.00gr
Description

Textbook crystals of very lustrous pyrite with triangular (octahedron, probably) growth faces, with quasi-diploid-like habitus.
A great Italian classic. In very good conditions, fresh and with superb lustre. Sporadic negligible peripheral bruises can be seen only upon close inspection.
This is a very old specimen, as it dates back to the pre-50s. Former collection Weber (CH).

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

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