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Pyrrhotite

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A fantastic 4-cm "ribbon" of pyrrhotite, standing fully exposed on a field of quartz. This super-sharp caterpillar-like composite of hexagonal crystals has a terrific brassy luster to it. DRAMATIC! Comes with custom-made acrylic base.

Product details

SpeciesPyrrhotite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Nikolaevskiy Mine

Known provenance

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

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Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrrhotite
bronze to coppery luster with mirror hex plates, magnetism varies with composition, and strong collecting value across classic and modern sites.
Pyrrhotite
Regional guide
Pyrrhotite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal’negorsk, Russia
from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal’negorsk, Russia — brassy luster with sharp pseudohex plates, notable Dal’negorsk specimens, collector-scale crystals.