Pyrite with Quartz (self-collected by Karl Faddis)

Spruce Claim, King County, Washington
Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 5.3 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 09/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/06/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A mirror-bright, brass-yellow, pyrite pyritohedron is aesthetically accented by two, water-clear, quartz points from the famous Spruce Claim. The large quartz is 4.6 cm and both crystals are pristine. Complete all-around and pristine (uncommon). The back has negative impressions, where seven quartz crystals once lay. Excellent and classic combination material from this dangerous locale. Self-collected by Karl Faddis (a Seattle-area native collector). valued $400-500

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