HEMATITE PSEUDOMORPH PYRITE EGYPT MINERALS CRYSTALS GEMS-MIN

click on thumbnails to change large photo↓ ↓ scroll down for full size photos! ↓ ↓ DescriptionHematite Replacing (Pseudomorph) Pyrite - Location: White Desert'•• Farafra Oasis'•• Matruh Govemorate'•• Egypt. Miniature (see photo for more details). Here we have a most interesting specimen of a cluster of pyrite crystals that have been replaced (Pseudomorphed) by the iron mineral hematite. The pyrite originally formed under marine conditions and was later replaced by the mineral hematite. The pyrite crystal forms are readily visible and fairly sharp. This area is famous for its hematite pseudormorps which include the replacement of many different things including various minerals such as pyrite and marcasite as well as fossils such as pieces of wood'•• tree branches and various marine shells just to mention a few. Please note that with the present political conditions in Egypt at this time it is unlikely that there will be more of these specimens available for some time (if ever)!PhotographyAll of our photos are taken with a 75Watt GE True White incandescent bulb. (unless otherwise stated). Colors may vary if you look at our items in different wavelengths of light (under different bulbs). Here is a pure color chart you can calibrate your monitor to:Specimen DimensionsActual measured specimen dimensions are included on the photographs. There is a basic specimen dimension standard listed in our descriptions and titles:Thumbnail - thumbnail specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 1 inch cube. Look for -THN in our titles.Miniature - miniature specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 2 inch cube. Look for -MIN in our titles.Small Cabinet - small cabinet specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 3 inch cube. Look for -SCB in our titles.Cabinet - cabinet specimens are those larger than 3 inches. (too large to fit inside a 3 inch cube) Look for -CAB in our titles.Payment & Shipping* Payment (or arrangement for payment) must be made within 7 days of auction close.* Payment must be received within 14 days. You have 14 days to combine for a shipping discount. Shipping discount is (Highest priced shipping amount) + - each for additional item combined into the same package.* Your item(s) is usually dispatched within 48 hours of payment.ReturnsWe strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Returns are accepted, if you wish to return your item for a refund or possible replacement. Please contact us within 24 hours of receipt of item(s). We will then be happy to work with you on the return process. read more