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Pyrite : FeS2, Fluorite : CaF2

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

1 mm pyrite crystals almost completely covering light green fluorite crystals up to 13 mm. The largest fluorite crystal is not heavily coated on one face and easily visible. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 7x5x2.5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1-13 mm.
 © 2002 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 3567    View Count: 448

Pyrite : FeS2, Calcite : CaCO3

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

Dodecahedral Pyrite crystals to 2 mm. distributed on and between blades of white "pokerchip" Calcite. Overall size of specimen is 6.5 x 5.5 cm.
 © Nik NikiforouPhoto ID: 16695    View Count: 398

Multiple photos availablePyrite : FeS2, Calcite : CaCO3

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

8 x 6 x 5.1 cm
 © ALEX QUPhoto ID: 141953    View Count: 113

Pyrite : FeS2, Quartz : SiO2

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

6.9 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm. A NEW FIND from the prolific Yaogangxian Mine - and a really unique one at that: a cluster of balls of faceted-looking pyrite, glittery and golden, on the tips of a densely-packed cluster of milky quartz crystals!
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 163909    View Count: 88

Pyrite : FeS2, Fluorite : CaF2, Quartz : SiO2

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

4.9 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm. This glassy (in person) quartz crystal is decorated with colorful little crystals of iridescent pyrite, as well as micro lavender fluorites, with a really beautiful result!
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 145965    View Count: 79
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