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Calcite, Pyrite


Calcite : CaCO3, Pyrite : FeS2

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Locality: Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Calcite with pyrite lining the edges of the crystal. To my knowledge these specimens are fairly uncommon. I have only seen a handful of them.

Dimensions: 12.7cm X 11.7cm x 7.62cm

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