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Huge Pyrite pyritohedron (New Find)
- Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 4.2 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 03/19/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/24/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Pyrite from the Merelani Hills, renowned for tanzanite, is extremely rare. This is a very significant and huge for the locale, sharp pyritohedron from a New Find. The crystal form is flat, elongated with interesting etching and the luster and color are mirror-bright, brass-yellow. Complete all-around, with only modest periphery wear. A huge, important pyrite from this famous locale