Rhodochrosite, Pyrite
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Light pink, with small, sharp crystals of pyrite embedded in rhodochrosite, on a matrix of quartz and sulfides. 7.3 x 5.3 x 3.6cm. (Originally wrongly labeled as from the Hirukawa pegmatite district in Gifu prefecture, but much more likely from the Oppu mine, or perhaps Hokkaido?)
Product details
SpeciesPyrite, Rhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.3 x 3.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityJapan, Aomori Prefecture, Oppu Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrite
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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