Hematite ps. Pyrite

Specimen ID: HFG-A9F

Title
Hematite ps. Pyrite
Locality
As recorded:
Guadalupe Mountains, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
Dimensions
31mm x 30mm x 28mm
Description
Hematite replacing cubic pyrite crystals. Though pseudomorphs after pyrite are far from uncommon, these exhibit complex growth forms, including "thumbprint" hillocks, curved faces, and striations, that make them exceptional above the rest.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Hematite, PyriteNone listed
Name withheld

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