PYRITE CRYSTALS WITH CALCITE - Peru
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Huansala District, 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 is a good specimen of modified cubic crystals. Scattered on the pyrite are crystals of calcite.
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 good specimen of modified cubic crystals. Scattered on the pyrite are crystals of calcite.
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Size: approx. 9 x 5 x 4 centimetres
Weight: 344 grams
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