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2.9" Gleaming, Cubic Pyrite Cluster with Scheelite - Peru
This is beautiful cluster of gleaming pyrite cubes. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire specimen measures 2.9" wide. The largest cubic pyrite crystal is .8" wide. There is an aggregation of fluorescent scheelite that formed from the pyrite.
About Pyrite
The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.
It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.
The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.
It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.
SPECIES
Pyrite & Scheelite
LOCATION
Huanzala Mine, Bolognesi, Peru
SIZE
2.9" wide, Largest Cube .8" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#69599
