Pyrite on Diopside
sold- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Pyrite, Diopside
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- P296
Lustrous metallic Pyrite crystals on glassy green Diopside crystals. The largest Pyrite is 1.6cm wide. This is an uncommon association as most Pyrite from Merelani occur as single crystals. It's the only one like it I've seen and there are no others shown on Mindat. Ex. Mike Keim Merelani suite.