Pyrite - Mr Pickering's Mistress' Mine, Bolivia

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specimen
specimen
Pyrite
SpeciesSize
PyriteSmall
Comments
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.0 x 5.7 x 5.2 cm
Species
Description
Here is one of the more interesting new finds from the last few years in Bolivia. Typically, Bolivian Pyrite is not found in attractive, displayable, well-crystallized specimens. This however is one of the better specimens from the lot that I purchased and is very aesthetic and attractive. The specimen has a beautiful display side which is loaded with dozens of octahedra modified by trapezohedra which is a rather uncommon crystal habit for this rather common sulfide. The largest crystal measures 1.0 cm across. All the Pyrite crystals are extremely bright and shiny. This is good display specimen with great aesthetics. It is definitely one of the more unique locality names in the mineral world as well! Ex. Brian Kosnar.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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