Pyrite
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A very rare, very fine pyrite ball from the less well-known Milpo Mine of Peru. This striking specimen of intergrown pyrite botryoids is highly lustrous and has beautiful, brass-yellow color. Complete-all-around and pristine, this piece has only a small point of attachment at the base. The Atacocha District is much better known for excellent orpiment specimens, so to see a truly fine pyrite from this locale is highly unusual. Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection and this piece undoubtedly dates to the 1970s and early finds out of Peru.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Pasco, Milpo mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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