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Pyrite : FeS2, Calcite : CaCO3

Naica Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Very unusual pyrite crystal elongated along the 3-fold axis. Penetrated by a single double terminated calcite crystal. Specimen size 12mm x 3mm x 2mm. Dave Richerson specimen and photograph.
 © D. RichersonPhoto ID: 32301    View Count: 406

Multiple photos availablePyrite : FeS2, Quartz : SiO2, Sphalerite : (Zn,Fe2+)S

Naica Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Pyrite with smal quartz crystals and dark brown Sphalerite. Specimen size 6,5x5cm.
Photo and collection Jorge M. Alves
 © Jorge M. AlvesPhoto ID: 84169    View Count: 128

Multiple photos availablePyrite : FeS2, Calcite : CaCO3

Naica Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

A fine dusty but "sparkly" coating of pyrite is sprinkled on calcite on this 2 1/2 x 4 inch specimen in the Creekmur collection.
 © Charles CreekmurPhoto ID: 233987    View Count: 18

Pyrite : FeS2, Galena : PbS

Naica Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

This is a 2 x 3 inch specimen in the Creekmur locality reference collection.
 © Charles CreekmurPhoto ID: 234421    View Count: 17
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