Sphalerite, Pyrite
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A UNIQUE and SHOWY 2-crystal cluster of blocky, sharp, black sphalerite crystals from a very small recent Bolivian find at a NEW locality, the Nanitay Mine. The step-growth sphalerites have a magical chatoyant shimmer that the photos catch only a part of. Fascinating crystals and highly regarded. A super sharp, mirror-bright, brass-yellow, pyrite octahedron is hidden on the back and the contacted area shows the colorful and beautiful iridescence of the sphalerite.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite, Sphalerite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.7 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Machacamarca subdistrict
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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