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Dimensions
16"/41cm x 11.5"/29.5cm Weight 26Kg Images show One Specimen (Pyrite Mass) at different view points
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Pyrite Nodule Image 2 - NA0822 [a] | ||
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Pyrite Nodule Image 3 - NA0822 [b] | ||
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Description
A Massive and Impressive 26 kilogram Iron pyrite Cluster
The extraordinary naturally forming geometric crystals grow into cuboids; this example is of a high grade of Pyrite or Fools Gold, very bright. The finely formed cuboids clean and sharp, having a mirror finish, showing a dramatic display of larger cubes cascading over smaller cubes over the solid bedrock of a mass of Iron pyrite
RRP: 1200.00
Mineral History
Columbian Pyrite,(FeS2) contains 47% iron and 53% sulfur by weight.
History
Named after the Greek, Pyros fire, as striking pyrite against another metal creates sparks.