Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite (ex. Soregaroli)

Item Description

This is a striking and unusual location piece of fluorite from Peru, but also unique for a fluorite combination from ANY locale! We even have a specific vein area of the mine, as this came from the collection of Art Soregaroli, who got it down there on his travels and while researching his book. Fluorite/Pyrite combination piece from Huanzala, one of the world's best localities for Pyrite, as well as these rarely seen combinations (see the 1997 MR Peru issue cover, for instance). The octahedral Fluorite is gemmy, very sharp, and up to 3 cm on edge. The Pyrite cubes are lustrous, gently striated, and have slightly beveled edges. The largest of the Pyrite cubes is 2.5 cm. In addition, there is a complementary coating of white Calcite crystals down the center of the specimen. The balance on this small cabinet is excellent. The eye-catching Pyrites provide a good background as the Fluorite octahedron rises out and above. The aesthetics are superb, and even better in person. Art obtained most of his Peruvian specimens himself when down there for work or for research for the magnum opus on the Minerals of Peru, which he edited. We purchased his collection around 2013 and this has since only been with us. Valued $1200-1500.