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Pyrite octahedrons w/ Barite & Sphalerite
- Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Department, Peru
- Miniature, 4.8 x 4.0 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 08/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/23/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Intergrown, sharp, mirror-bright, brass-yellow, pyrite octahedrons are beautifully accented with a corsage of the glassy barite blades. Very interestingly, the pyrite crystal faces are preferentially etched and coated with micro sphalerites. This fine and classic piece has many excellent display orientations. Valued at $300.