Sold Without ReservePyriteHuanzala Mine, Huallanca Department, Peru Overall size 19.0 x 11.5 x 11.0 cm. A large plate of interpenetrating pyrite crystals exhibiting pyramidal growth, with high luster and variegated pale to medium gold color, with minor associated colorless barite. With custom lucite base. Iron Sulfide (FeS2), well known as the infamous “fool’s gold” and a prime commercial source of both sulfur and iron, is highly coveted by collectors intrigued by the lustrous, cubic and complex modified crystals that form both alone and in association with other minerals in rare conditions. Notable discoveries include Navajun, Spain and the Huanzala deposit in Peru, both very well represented in this collection.Condition reportIn good condition. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Sold Without ReservePyriteHuanzala Mine, Huallanca Department, Peru Overall size 19.0 x 11.5 x 11.0 cm. A large plate of interpenetrating pyrite crystals exhibiting pyramidal growth, with high luster and variegated pale to medium gold color, with minor associated colorless barite. With custom lucite base. Iron Sulfide (FeS2), well known as the infamous “fool’s gold” and a prime commercial source of both sulfur and iron, is highly coveted by collectors intrigued by the lustrous, cubic and complex modified crystals that form both alone and in association with other minerals in rare conditions. Notable discoveries include Navajun, Spain and the Huanzala deposit in Peru, both very well represented in this collection.Condition reportIn good condition. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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