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Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11 × 9 × 5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
7.50cm
Weight: 
960.00gr
Description

Yes, pyrite is common, but the very fine ones such as this are still highly  desirable!

This specimen has the best mirror-metallic, golden luster, and its form is beautiful: sharp modified octahedrons with pretty bevels along the edges! That big crystal measures 7.5 cm across!

This piece has a spectacular display face.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5