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Pyrite

Hilston Beach, Holderness Coast, East Yorkshire, England

Reference: 484

Although mainly composed of post glacial till, cliff and beaches on the East coast of Yorkshire occasionally turn up interesting mineral oddities, and this nodule is one. The pyrite is crystallised virtually through 360 degrees predominently consisting of cubic faces with some octahedral modifications

Formula: FeS₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 70x60x70mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)