Pyrrhotite (Huge Crystals)

Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Cabinet, 12.2 x 10.2 x 7.0 cm
Start Time: 02/18/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/26/2016 6:31:30 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Attractive and quite imposing specimen consisting of thick plates of Pyrrhotite. The well-formed and sharp Pyrrhotite crystals are up to an amazing 1.7 cm thick. They are brassy yellow with an iridescent patina, and are, of course, magnetic. There are a few sharp Calcite cystals on the piece, giving it a nice accent. An important specimen from a very famous locality. Originally priced at $2,500 many years ago in the heyday of this locale! It remains a significant piece today, and we value it near $5000.

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