Pyrite (interesting habit)

Canutillos Mine, (Colavi District), Cornelio Saavedra Province, Potosu Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 9.7 x 7.5 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 03/02/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Here is one of the more interesting finds from around 2005 in Bolivia. Typically, Bolivian Pyrite is not found in attractive, displayable, well-crystallized specimens. This however is one of the better specimens I've offered of this material in the actions. The specimen almost completely undamaged on the display side and is loaded with many trapezohedra modified by octohedra which is a rather uncommon crystal habit for this rather common sulfide. The largest crystal measures 1.0 cm across. All of the Pyrite crystals are very bright and shiny. Impossible to find on the market these days, don't miss out if you collect Pyrites, Bolivian minerals or sulfides in general.

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