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Pyrite - superb octahedrons
- Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Huallanca District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru
- Miniature, 4.8 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 06/14/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/24/2010 6:32:08 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
The Huanzala Mine of Peru has arguably produced the world's finest pyrites and this aesthetic specimen is an excellent example. Mirror-bright, brassy, intergrown, pyrite octahedrons cover the sculptural specimen. The largest crystal is 1.8 cm The textbook form and intense luster are top notch. Nearly pristine, trivial scattered edgewear is noted, but is certainly not a detraction. Classic Huanzala material with several excellent display views! Specimens of this quality came out in the 1970s and 80s. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!! The photos capture the luster and crystal sharpness, but not the intense brassy color. valued $400-500