Pyrite on Chalk (England)

Weight: 34g
Size: 3cm x 4cm approx
Location: Speeton Filey Cliffs/Beach, Yorkshire
Quarry status: Walks along the cliffs and beach have exposed old mines through costal erosion, and many jurassic fossils are found on this stretch of beach
From a private collection.

A lovely example of Iron Pyrite on chalk, found in Yorkshire. This stretch of beach and area is known for his rich fossil, iron and ore finds, some of which are considered unusual for the areas geology. 

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