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Pyrrhotite, Quartz

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A beautifully-formed, 4-cm crystal of pyrrhotite, with a dark bronze luster, on a bed of quartz crystals. You can see some tiny chalcopyrites on its surface. This specimen has wonderful overall form, a really classic look for a classic Dalnegorsk mineral. This specimen was mined in 1998. 6.2 x 5.8 x 2.9 cm

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Pyrrhotite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 5.8 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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Quartz from Dalnegorsk, Russia
from Dalnegorsk, Russia: pale lavender amethyst and clear prisms in skarn, with fluorite and sulfides; prized for locality character and dramatic beauty.