A stunning crystal formation of cubic pyrite, showcasing its brassy color and cubic structure, from Spain.
Geological Information:
- Location: Spain (notably in the Rio Tinto and Linares-La Carolina mining districts) - Type: Pyrite (a type of iron sulfide mineral) - Chemical Composition: FeS₂ (Iron Sulfide) - Age: Approximately 250-300 million years old (Permian-Triassic era) - Formation: Hydrothermal veins, specifically in the quartz-rich rocks of the Iberian Pyrite Belt - Hardness: 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale - Distinctive Features: Brassy color, cubic structure, and striations, characteristic of cubic pyrite.
This description provides the essential geological information about the Cubic Pyrite from Spain, including its location, type, chemical composition, age, formation process, hardness, and distinctive features.
