Pyrite with Hematite (ex Paul Zerfass Collection)

Item Description

Here we have a classic, sharp, metallic, brassy colored Pyrite crystal group from one of the most classic localities for the species. This particular crystal group does not show the typical pyritohedral habit, but what I believe is a large icosahedral group! A thin layer of Hematite matrix can be seen on the underside of the specimen, with a little bit more Hematite on top. It's a great example of Elba Pyrite, and should be appreciated for its wonderful form and size. From the collection of the long time, beloved, well-known French field collector, Paul Zerfass (Collection #1773). Zerfass built this worldwide collection over nearly 50 years, many of which were personally collected. A biography featuring specimens from his collection (along with his face on the cover) is in the May - June 2017 issue of French mineral magazine, Le Regne Mineral. We have a .pdf copy of the article for anybody interested in reading it (though it's mostly in French). Just drop us a line and know that you'd like to have a copy.