Pyrite, Tennantite, Enargite
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A fine, double pseudomorph from the Julcani District of Peru. The form and color of this piece are unreal. Splendent, specular, brass-yellow, botryoidal pyrite has casted tennantite, which in turn have pseudomorphed large, sharp, upright enargite crystals. The amazing 3-dimensionality of the large, isolated, bulbous pseudomorphs in the front and the couple of quartz crystals really highlight this specimen. The large pseudomorph in front is 3.5 cm high. Pieces of this quality came out in the heyday of this district, in the 1970s and 80s. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.
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SpeciesPyrite, Enargite, Tennantite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Huancavelica, Julcani District
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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