Pyrite, Peru
Pyrite, Peru
Description
A bold, sharply formed pyrite cube with the characteristic parallel striations running across its faces. The brassy-gold metallic lustre is broken by patches of dark matrix clinging to several faces, giving the piece strong contrast and a rugged, sculptural presence. Sizeable and heavy for its footprint, it reads as a substantial statement piece.
This specimen is consistent with material from the Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru is one of the most prolific and highly regarded pyrite localities in the world. Huanzala has long been the source of the "textbook" striated pyrite cube prized by collectors: large, well-formed, mirror-bright crystals often found in association with sphalerite, quartz, or calcite, as seen in the dark patches here.
Pyrite is traditionally associated with protection, abundance, and confidence, believed to shield against negative energy while encouraging willpower and follow-through.
Details:
- Minerals: Pyrite
- Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru
- Size: approx. 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches
- Weight: 1.2kg
- Display: Freestanding specimen
- Condition: Natural, unpolished; features consistent with formation
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