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Pyrite
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Bright lustrous sharp octahedral crystals of pyrite in a matrix less cluster. This is in good condition. The luster on this is fantastic.The Huanzala Mine, located in the Huallanca district of the Bolognesi Province in Ancash, Peru, has a long history that began with initial discovery and small-scale working in 1721, followed by long periods of abandonment. Modern industrial underground mining officially commenced in 1968 after intensive exploration and development by Compania Minera Santa Luisa S.A. Geologically, the deposit is a major polymetallic skarn and replacement-style orebody hosted within steeply dipping Lower Cretaceous carbonate sequences, formed through hydrothermal activity and intrusions related to Miocene porphyry systems. Mineralogically, the mine is world-renowned among collectors for yielding some of the finest cabinet-grade metallic and gangue specimens ever discovered, particularly brilliant mirror-bright pyrite crystals, vibrant fluorite, sphalerite, and quartz, making it one of the most prolific specimen-producing mines globally.
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SpeciesPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on09/12/2026
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Huanzala Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not 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.Regional guide
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