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Pyrite

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An excellent, pristine cluster of lustrous, brassy and striated pyrite pyritohedrons from the famous Colorado mining district of Rico. Rico produced some of Colorados finest pyrite. Old material, as the last mine closed in 1971. See the Mineralogical Record May-June 1985 issue. Ex Gene Meieran Collection. 7.5 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.7 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Pyrite
Mineral guide
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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
Pyrite from Colorado
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