Pyrite (interesting habit)

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 action. The specimen almost undamaged on the display side (minor nicks) and is loaded with several trapezohedra modified by octohedra which is a rather uncommon crystal habit for this rather common sulfide. The largest crystal measures 1.7 cm across, which is very good sized for the locality. All of the Pyrite crystals are very bright and shiny.