Pyrite

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Pyrite, 3 cm, from the St. Joe #3 mine. Ex Ken Hollmann collection. New York State Museum specimen; Chris Stefano photo.

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SpeciesPyrite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions3.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, New York, Balmat mine at Balmat, Fowler

Publications

Mineralogical Record 56 1 page 52

Current owner

New York State Museum

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Ken Hollmann	Not disclosed

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Mineral guide

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brilliant metallic luster, perfect cubes, and golden color; collectors prize affordable pieces to top specimens, with Navajún and Huanzala localities.

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