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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huanzala, Ancash, Peru

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Great mineral specimen from the famous Huanzalá mine. It is formed by a cubic crystal of Pyrite with very fine growth striations and with bright crystals of Chalcopyrite scattered through the Pyrite crystal. The matrix is composed of small Calcite crystals. In excellent condition.

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SpeciesPyriteChalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.5 x 5.5 cm
Added on07/22/2026
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Huanzala Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—MChMineralsNot disclosed

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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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Pyrite from Huanzala Mine
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Huanzala Mine
Huanzala Mine, Peru — a defining locality for cabinet pyrite, yielding brassy cubes with fluorite octahedra, sphalerite, and sculptural, collectible specimens.