Specimen #1837

Name: Pyrite with Talc

Type: Mineral

Locality: Grange Ore Body, ZCA West Pierrepont Mine, West Pierrepont, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7 x 6 x 6 cm.

Weight: 511

Acquired: 2010-01-05

Source: John Betts

Label: N

Comment: Spherical crystallized mass of metallic pyrite crystals intermixed with white talc. The pyrite crystals are highly lustrous and are both pyritohedral and cubic form. These spherical nodules are uncommon and highly sought-after by local collectors. No damage is visible to the unaided eye, minute edge chipping is visible under 20x magnification. Overall size of mineral specimen: 7x6x6 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1-3.5 mm. These form in layers/horizons running through the talc

Minerals: Pyrite (FeS₂) Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂)

There is one picture on file

M01837-01.jpg:

Pyrite with Talc, Grange Ore Body, ZCA West Pierrepont Mine, West Pierrepont, St Lawrence Co., New York - 7 x 6 x 6 cm.