Pyrite (classic material)

Huanzala Mine, Huanzala, Huallanca District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 6.8 x 6.3 cm
Start Time: 11/16/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/25/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $435
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Item Description

The Pyrite specimens from the famed Huanzala Mine in Peru are among the best octahedral crystal in the world for the species. Peruvian Pyrite specimens for decades have consistently been large, fine quality and showy! This wonderful small cabinet display specimen features high quality, very sharp, splendent, light golden color metallic octahedral crystals measuring up to 5.7 cm. The crystals show classic, thin, elegant, stepped dodecahedral modifications on the edges. The top portion of the specimen is undamaged, but the lower periphery is contacted where the piece was removed from the pocket wall. Overall, the piece is big, eye-catching and good quality. This is a newer specimen from a find dating back a few years. Valued at $950 for size, quality and displayability.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$435 11/25/2023 6:32:55 pm (CST)
$425 11/25/2023 6:32:55 pm (CST)
$415 11/25/2023 6:17:20 pm (CST)
$405 11/25/2023 6:12:45 pm (CST)
$400 11/25/2023 6:12:45 pm (CST)
$285 11/25/2023 5:32:38 pm (CST)
$275 11/25/2023 5:32:38 pm (CST)
$260 11/25/2023 5:30:21 pm (CST)
$250 11/25/2023 5:30:21 pm (CST)
$230 11/24/2023 11:11:05 pm (CST)
$220 11/24/2023 11:11:04 pm (CST)
$210 11/24/2023 6:44:00 pm (CST)
$200 11/24/2023 6:44:00 pm (CST)
$181 11/24/2023 6:43:26 pm (CST)
$171 11/24/2023 6:43:25 pm (CST)
$151 11/24/2023 6:43:13 pm (CST)
$141 11/24/2023 6:43:12 pm (CST)
$121 11/24/2023 3:53:25 pm (CST)
$111 11/24/2023 3:53:24 pm (CST)
$70 11/23/2023 5:12:33 pm (CST)
$60 11/21/2023 10:59:14 am (CST)
$50 * 11/21/2023 10:55:51 am (CST)
$50 * 11/21/2023 10:55:51 am (CST)
$45 11/21/2023 10:55:45 am (CST)
$40 11/21/2023 10:55:45 am (CST)
$28 11/20/2023 9:26:52 am (CST)
$23 11/20/2023 9:26:52 am (CST)
$15 11/19/2023 6:52:04 pm (CST)
$10 11/19/2023 5:42:47 am (CST)
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