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Pyrite Psm Dolomite & Quartz

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Pyrite Psm Dolomite & Quartz

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Große Burg Mine, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, Arnsberg, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.5 × 8 × 6.2 cm
Weight: 
585.00gr
Description

Extremely rare and unique pseudomorph/epimorph of pyrite after dolomite. Very thin, hollow pyrite casts and massive, full cast pseudomorphs after dolomite crystals, coated with iron oxides.

I left it 'naturally', but I think the iron oxides could be removed, the pyrite cleaned well.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

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

Dolomite

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

Quartz

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

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