Pyrrhotite

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When you see a pyrrhotite these days, you pretty much assume it is from Russia - or perhaps Mexico. But this is an old Brazilian one from a working gold mine believe it or not, out of the notable collection of Gene Meieran. There are actually two intergrown crystals here, and the larger measures about 5 cm x 4 cm. The pyrrhotite has a fine bronzy luster. There are some accenting calcites on one side.