Gem and Mineral

8019 | Pyrite

Pyrite

Author: --

Size: 10.5×11×6cm

Signed and dated: --

Estimate: No Reserve

Final Price: RMB 10,000



This piece of Peru-made pyrite specimen is an octahedral compact crystal.Clear growth stripes can be found on the surface with bright luster.It has a strong sense of metallic texture and heaviness.
Peru
Pyrite has often been mistaken as gold due to its light brass and bright metallic luster,also known as“fool gold.”The crystal belongs to isometric system,forms are mostly found in cube,octahedron,pentagonal dodecahedron and other crystalline form.The world famous places of origin include Spain,Czech,Peru,the United States and China.Pyrite specimen with intact crystal shape,shiny gloss and unique shape has a good ornamental and collection value.