Calcite With Iridescent Pyrite
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Iridescent, striated, modified cubes of pyrite, to .8 cm across, are nestled down among flower-like, clusters of snow white, translucent, calcite. The calcite clusters average 1 cm across. BEAUTIFUL and stark combination! This is old material, in a style not found in modern mining here.
Product details
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.7 x 7.5 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Santa Eulalia Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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