PYRITE CRYSTALS (Large and impressive specimen) - Peru
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Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Central Peru
Pyrite (also known as 'Fool's Gold') is an iron mineral that occurs commonly in the Earth's crust, but only rarely as large, bright crystals.
This specimen, from Peru, is from a mine that produces crystals with a brilliant metallic lustre; prized by collectors throughout the world.
This specimen, from Peru, is from a mine that produces crystals with a brilliant metallic lustre; prized by collectors throughout the world.
This is a large specimen weighing 1.5 kilograms.
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Size: approx. 14 x 10 x 6 centimetres
Weight: 1.51 kilograms




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