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Dolomite Pyrite & Quartz

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RBR583369

Dolomite Pyrite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Eupel Mine, Niederhövels, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 6 × 3 cm
Description

A true classic specimen from a defunct locality. This specimen shows the famous combination of 3 minerals: pyrite and dolomite on quartz. The quality of that one is fine. The dolomite shows the typical color, is very well developed and damage free. The pyrite is very nice attached to this beautiful specimen and all minerals are stitting on a matrix of quartz-cryystals. The item is in good condition, no significant damages.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

Pyrite

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

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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