Pyrite
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Peru is renowned for its superb Pyrites and this is a classic cluster that simply stuns the viewer with crystalline geometry: These are perfect cubes with super sharp edges and striated faces with little or no modifications of any kind. These remarkably beautiful, brass-yellow Pyrites are highly lustrous with cubes to 3.4 cm across and show great individuality. The largest, superb crystal is highlighted all around with brilliant, 0.5 to 1.5 cm interlocking Pyrite crystals for exceptional aesthetics and presentation. This locality, the Racracancha Mine, along with the Huanzala Mine have produced some of the best Pyrite crystals extant. The crystals are all essentially pristine on the display face, with just minor contacting and edge wear toward the back of the piece.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityPeru, Pasco, Racracancha mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2024 | 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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