Specimen #1592

Name: Pyrite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Animon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Dept., Peru

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 10.7 x 8.5 x 7.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-09-01

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: A brilliant, glistening, complete-all-around mass of golden pyrite crystals. The largest is 2 cm across. In person, this is a mesmerizing piece in part because of the complex, multifaceted pyrites, so different than most material found here today which has less complex habits. The lustre is almost blindingly bright when strongly lit, and the piece as a whole stands out from the crowd. I do not normally rave about Peruvian pyrites, as they seem common and people would think I am nuts..but this is NOT a common piece. The old classic style makes it recognizable.

Minerals: Pyrite (FeS₂)

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Pyrite, Animon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Dept., Peru - 10.7 x 8.5 x 7.5 cm

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Pyrite, Animon Mine, Huaron, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Dept., Peru