Pyrite pyritohedrons (large and excellent)

Item Description

Large, mirror-bright, brass-yellow, pyrite pyritohedrons form an impressive and excellent CABINET specimen from the famous Alimon Mine at Huaron, Peru. The pyrites are beautifully striated and the large crystal is 4.5 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm. The cluster, overall, is in very good condition, with just a bit of edgewear and periphery wear. Pyritohedrons are very uncommon from Huaron, as most are cubes. This is one of the finer specimens with large crystals, that I have seen from the Alimon Mine. Pieces of this quality came out in the mid-1980s. Valued at $750-900. 4.2 pounds or 1.9 kilos.