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Large Pyrite (rare CA locale) Trimingham Coll.
- Darwin, Darwin District, Inyo Co., California
- Cabinet, 11.0 x 9.7 x 7.5 cm
- Start Time: 06/20/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/26/2014 6:30:33 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Pyrite is uncommon from the well-known Darwin District and large sharp single crystals, such as this fine piece, are RARE. This is an impressive, large fragment of a highly lustrous, well-striated brassy cube with striking skeletal features. Some faces have microcrystalline pyrite and calcite, as an accessory. Damage to the back side and base can be strongly minimized by the display views and the piece displays well without aid. A rare and excellent large pyrite crystal from this locale the Bob Trimingham Collection. From the Al Torrey Collection in 1980s, according to Bob's label. Valued at $500.