Cyprus, Nicosia
South Mathiatis gossan pit
Mineral locality Documented siteGray area
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: jarosite, natrojarosite.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Abandoned open-cast pyrite mine in Troodos pillow lavas with a colorful gossan cap
Frequently visited geological excursion stop described in ophiolite guides.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
unstable pit rim, acidic water
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