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Pyroaurite specimens for sale
2 for sale · $550–$850 USD
2 in the gallery
Pyroaurite is a mineral species that forms as metallic or submetallic crystals with a bright, often iridescent lustre and a range of colors from brass to iridescent tones. It commonly occurs in fine-grained, alteration-rich environments and can be found in drusy, tabular, or prismatic crystal habits, sometimes forming radiating aggregates. Localities such as South Africa, the UK, and the USA yield well-crystallized specimens that are prized for their colour, luster, and the way light plays across the crystal faces.
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- Långban Mine2 specimens
- Wood Mine1 specimen
About Pyroaurite
Collectors value pyroaurite for the combination of metallic sheen and vivid surface colour, along with the relative rarity of well-formed crystals in many collections. Specimens from proven localities are sought after for the mineral’s aesthetic appeal and the insight they offer into hydrothermal and alteration processes that can produce such iridescence. While not abundant in every display, pyroaurite can make striking cabinet pieces or focal points within a curated assemblage, especially when accompanied by other sulfide or oxide minerals from the same locality.
