Pyrite, Sphalerite, Galena, Quartz

Specimen ID: 035-QCC

Mineral(s)
Pyrite : FeS2
Galena : PbS
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
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SEM micrograph (BSE mode) of a polished ore sample showing two concentrically zoned pyrite spherules (the slightly brighter core contains traces of Pb, Ag, Cu and As, probably all as nano-inclusions) in sphalerite (grey), with minor galena (white) and quartz (black). Natural History Museum Vienna collection, catalogue no. E 6202 (dark, fine-grained, massive ore).
Uwe Kolitsch - 25th March 2019

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SEM micrograph (SE mode) of a polished ore sample showing two concentrically zoned pyrite spherules (the slightly brighter core contains traces of Pb, Ag, Cu and As, probably all as nano-inclusions) in sphalerite (grey), with minor galena (white) and quartz (black). Note the distinctly higher hardness of the pyrite. Natural History Museum Vienna collection, catalogue no. E 6202 (dark, fine-grained, massive ore).
Uwe Kolitsch - 25th March 2019
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