Pyrite cuboctahedrons (rare - high quality)

Muzo Mine, Boyaca Department, Colombia
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 5.4 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 04/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/12/2012 6:31:49 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Mirror-bright, brass-yellow, very complex pyrite cuboctahedrons to 1.5 cm are scattered on the quartz matrix on this showy, very rare in this quality, specimen from the famous Muzo Mine, renowned for some of the best emeralds in the world. There are lustrous calcite rhombs and cleavages scattered about, too. Try to find another of this richness and quality. valued $500

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