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Pyrite, Quartz

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A very showy and CLASSIC Butte, Montana CABINET specimen of lustrous, brassy pyritohedrons to 1.6 cm with scattered transparent needle quartz crystals. Absolutely minimal damage to a specimen of this size, with a few broken quartz crystals. Old Butte material and specimens of this size and quality are hard to come by. Old dealer stock of Dr. Gary Hansen and not shown since the early 1980s! 12.7 x 8.2 x 6.7 cm

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Pyrite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.7 x 8.2 x 6.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Quartz
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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Quartz from Butte Mining District
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