Pyrite on Quartz - image 1
Photo by Tom Spann

Pyrite on Quartz

Pyrite on quartz, 10 cm, from the Spruce claim, King County, Washington. Tom Spann photo.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Pyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Washington, Snoqualmie Mining District
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 166
Current owner
Dave Waisman
Dave Waisman
Spokane, WA
Member since 2025

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Snoqualmie Mining District
Snoqualmie Mining District, USA — renowned for quartz-pyrite specimens on alpine-breccia textures, amethyst scepters, and Japan-law twins, prized by collectors.