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Pyrite from Rensselaer Quarry, Indiana, USA

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A fine grouping of golden lustrous crystallized marcasite epitaxial over previous crystals of pyrite. The marcasite crystals are twinned and in great condition. This is classic material for this old Indiana locality. An excellent example. The specimen comes with a previous collection data card as shown at the end of the video.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on02/21/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Pyrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrite
brilliant metallic luster, perfect cubes, and golden color; collectors prize affordable pieces to top specimens, with Navajún and Huanzala localities.
Pyrite
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Pyrite from Rensselaer Quarry
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Locality guide
Rensselaer Quarry
Rensselaer Quarry, USA — famed for brassy pyrite and marcasite in oil-stained dolostone, with epitaxial marcasite overgrowths on pyrite.