At-A-Glance
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6706
Mineral Name
Pyrite
Chemical Formula
FeS2
Subcollection
Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
Donation
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Dolomite
Notes
This specimen is majority Pyrite and contains Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2).
Lustrous yellow-metallic Pyrite crystals with translucent white Dolomite (may actually be Calcite), partial overgrowth. The Pyrite crystals are pyritohedral form, with striation patterns on the surfaces. Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru. 6 x 4 cm.
Physical Description
Pyrite and Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)
Geographic Origin
Mine Name
Quiruvilca District Mine
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Additional Details
Historical Region Name
Quiruvilca District Mine, La Libertad
Original Attributed Locality
Peru
La Libertad