Pyrite, 21g | Kemi Mine, Keminmaa, Lapland Province, Finland African Topaz golden-green in color

golden-green in color

Chaffee County

weathered by desert winds over thousands of years

Size: 40 x 31 x 9mm

The impact glass was blasted high into the upper atmosphere

Pyrite, 21g | Kemi Mine, Keminmaa, Lapland Province, Finland African Topaz golden-green in colorAn unexpected find in Finland, this Pyrite crystal specimen is from the Kemi mine in Finland. Pyrite crystals are considered very unusual for this region, with a distinctive appearance compared to other pyrite localities. This pyrite specimen has a unique etched surface texture and submetallic luster. Well formed for the locality, with a defined cubic crystal structure. The contact point can be seen on the bottom of the crystal, where it was once