Pyrrhotite, Dalnegorsk, Russia
Terrific older piece from a classic Russian locale. Pyrrhotite is an iron sulfide mineral with monoclinic crystal system.
It is similar to pyrite but “brassy-ier” in colour. Very dense; weighs 524 grams.
Those tiny black crystals are likely sphalerite. There are at least 3 nice angles you can sit this for display. Self-standing.
From Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Measures 3” x 3” x 2”
Terrific older piece from a classic Russian locale. Pyrrhotite is an iron sulfide mineral with monoclinic crystal system.
It is similar to pyrite but “brassy-ier” in colour. Very dense; weighs 524 grams.
Those tiny black crystals are likely sphalerite. There are at least 3 nice angles you can sit this for display. Self-standing.
From Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Measures 3” x 3” x 2”
