PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE


Specimen: #21938
Locality: Nanisivik Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada
Size: 37mm x 24mm x 4mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A unique specimen of epitaxially orientated pyrite pseudomorph after marcasite from this now closed zinc mine, famous for pyrite - Nanisivik Mine, Nunavut Territory, Canada. The primary sharp tabular marcasite crystal is pseudomorphed by sparkling pyrite. The color is bright brassy-yellow and the crystals are strongly light reflective. It displays aesthetically on both sides. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Superb pseudomorph!

 



PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE

PYRITE pseudomorph after MARCASITE