Pyrite ps. Pyrrhotite
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The Nikolaevskiy Mine, opened in 1982 and mined for its sulfides, was justifiably famous for that suite of minerals, as well as for Fluorites and Quartz. Pyrrhotites from there can be exceptionally sharp, and you can still see two of the edges of the original, hexagonal blade preserved in the pseudo. The replacement Pyrite, which varies from euhedral to freeform, has a fantastic luster and unusually colorful patina, so the look is quite bold. Pyrite from here seems to be uncommon, so this aesthetic miniature has several things going for it.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite, Pyrrhotite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Nikolaevskiy Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrite
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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