PYR216 Pyrite Cluster Meteoritic Set of 3 Golden Imperial

Set of 3 Golden Imperial Topaz crystals in translucent golden yellow and orange

and a few black dendrites

The top/front side is slightly polished and sealed to prevent further oxidation

The mines have been closed since 2016 and agate collecting has been prohibited

PYR216 Pyrite Cluster Meteoritic Set of 3 Golden ImperialThis Pyrite crystal specimen is from Peru, a prominent location for different crystal habits of pyrite. An abundant iron sulfide, the chemical formula for pyrite is FeS2. This piece features intersecting and overlapping cubic and pyritohedral crystals, which are an asymmetric type of dodecahedron named after pyrite. The metallic crystals are striated and dusted with gray galena and sphalerite. 1lb 1. 1oz approx. 4" x 2. 5" x 1. 5"