Quartz, Pyrite, Ankerite

Specimen ID: J0F-TGL

Mineral(s)
Quartz : SiO2
Pyrite : FeS2
Ankerite : Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
5.6cm x 2.1cm x 1.5cm
Events

Photo added to mindat.org

5.6 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm. A very unusual specimen from South Dakota for the quartz collector, and pretty too! This is a water-clear and gemmy quartz crystal included with and wrapped by a garland of iridescent pyrite flashing red and purple hues. Ex. Tom Campbell collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 5th September 2007
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