6.5" Pyrite On Calcite & Quartz - El Hammam Mine, Morocco

This is a specimen of very glittering pyrite on top of calcite and quartz from the El Hammam Mine in Morocco.

The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.

It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.

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SPECIES
Pyrite, Calcite & Quartz
LOCATION
El Hammam Mine, Meknès, Morocco
SIZE
6.5 x 2.8 x 2.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#80372