This pyrite concretion features rounded clusters of highly lustrous pyrite crystals some showing combinations of cube and octahedral crystal habit.
In recent years, the Port au Port Peninsula, located on the west coast of Newfoundland, has emerged as a significant source of high-quality mineral specimens. Among the most remarkable finds in this region are pyrite nodules and crystals embedded in the shales of West Bay, Tea Cove, and Lead Cove. These dense, heavy nodules frequently exhibit well-formed pyrite crystals and are notable for both their size and exceptional quality.
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