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Rare Pyrite ball (uncommon locale) ex Whitmore Coll.
- Milpo Mine, Atacocha Dist., Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Dept., Peru
- Miniature, 5.4 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/29/2009 6:46:59 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very rare, very fine pyrite ball from the less well-known Milpo Mine of Peru. This striking specimen of intergrown, pyrite botryoids is highly lustrous and has beautiful, brass-yellow color. Complete all-around and pristine, this super piece has only a small point of attachment at the base. The Atacocha District is much better known for excellent orpiment specimens, so to see a truly fine pyrite from this locale is highly unusual. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection and this piece undoubtably dates to the 1970s and early finds out of Peru to the market. Valued at $1250 for form and unique rarity.