Pyrite
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Five intergrown, brassy pyrite cubes reach over 8 cm across in this bright, metallic cluster of "fool's gold." The sharp formation of these just screams "Navajun!" Given that pyrite is an iron sulfide, it's a relatively dense mineral, and the weight of them can lead to some fractures during extraction. This piece has been repaired to reconnect a break between some of the large crystals. Since the matrix on these is a soft-ish clay, and the pyrites are quite heavy, the crystals often separate from the matrix and require repairs to lock-and-key reconnect them, and such is the case with this example. From the personal collection of one of the workers and preparators at the mine, who had set back a dozen fine specimens he worked on over the years and sold us the little collection recently.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.6 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
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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