Description/Interesting Notes:
A magnificent example of pyrite after pyrhottite from Mexico!!! This specimen consists of a group of intergrown crystals of
pyrhottite that have been completely replaced by bright, golden pyrite crystals!!! The pseudomorphic pyrite crystals
exhibit highly complex surface features that are quite intruiging under close inspection!!! The pseudomorphs
retain sharp crystal form and have complete terminations!!! Although the crystals show what appear to be cracks, these
are actually filled with crystals upon close inspection - the specimen is solid, stable, and in fantastic condition all around!!! There
are some complexly etched, yet highly lustrous crystals of calcite in association as well!!! There is also a small amount of galena in
minor association as well!!! This specimen is way, WAY better than the pics show!!! This is a killer example of these rare and attractive pseudomorphs from Mexico!!! Ex. A.E. Seaman Mineral
Museum!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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