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5.7" Gleaming, Cuboctahedral Pyrite Crystal Cluster - Peru
This is beautiful cluster of gleaming cuboctahedral pyrite crystals. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire specimen measures 5.7" wide.
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
LOCATION
Huanzala Mine, Bolognesi, Peru
SIZE
5.7 x 3.7 x 3.4"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#122076
