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Marcasite

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Description
Locality: 
Bolesław Mine, Gmina Bolesław, Olkusz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.4 × 6.2 × 4.9 cm
Description

Classic stuff from Poland, although it was a large discovery this material become rare during the last few years, no one continues work there and no new stuff came out. This specimen shows isolated, glossy spheres with nice texture attractively set on matrix. Fine assemble, no significent damages to report.

Mineral Data
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Marcasite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.10a
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5