Cubanite, Calcite, Pyrite

Specimen ID: 7YM-PT9

Mineral(s)
Cubanite : CuFe2S3
Calcite : CaCO3
Pyrite : FeS2
Locality
As recorded:
Henderson No. 2 mine, Jamésie, Nord-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
Mindat locality:
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This 2 cm "maple leaf" is on a 4x6 cm matrix. Cubanite is antiferromagnetic and the crystal is actually a trilling. The six edges alternate north/ south magnetic poles. (Helen Tyson photo, RWMW collection, specimen now in collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada)
RWMW Collection (1962- 2006) - 10th November 2004

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RWMW Collection (1962- 2006) - 12th July 2006
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