Exceptional Octahedral Pyrite Sample - Height: 80 mm - Width: 68 mm- 523 g

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Octahedral pyrite specimen from Huanzala Mine, Peru, weighing 523 g, with dimensions 80 × 68 × 65 mm.

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Exceptional octahedral pyrite specimen from Peru. This extraordinary mineralogical specimen features crystals with triangular faces, creating a cluster of pyrite of great beauty and charm.
Octahedral pyrite is a variety of pyrite that develops in crystals with an eight-faced geometric shape. Each face of the crystal is a perfect triangle, which joins with the others to form a regular and harmonious structure.
This octahedral pyrite sample is a stunning example of this mineral formation. The octahedral crystals are of generous size and display a golden brilliance that captures attention. The octahedral shape gives them a fascinating three-dimensional structure, which can be admired from every angle.
The octahedral faces of pyrite crystals are formed by a combination of cubic faces (with square-shaped edges) and dodecahedral faces (with twelve-sided edges). This combination of shapes gives the crystals a distinctive and fascinating appearance.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Exceptional octahedral pyrite specimen from Peru. This extraordinary mineralogical specimen features crystals with triangular faces, creating a cluster of pyrite of great beauty and charm.
Octahedral pyrite is a variety of pyrite that develops in crystals with an eight-faced geometric shape. Each face of the crystal is a perfect triangle, which joins with the others to form a regular and harmonious structure.
This octahedral pyrite sample is a stunning example of this mineral formation. The octahedral crystals are of generous size and display a golden brilliance that captures attention. The octahedral shape gives them a fascinating three-dimensional structure, which can be admired from every angle.
The octahedral faces of pyrite crystals are formed by a combination of cubic faces (with square-shaped edges) and dodecahedral faces (with twelve-sided edges). This combination of shapes gives the crystals a distinctive and fascinating appearance.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Mineral Form
Exceptional Octahedral Pyrite Sample
Weight
523 g
Country of Origin
Huanzala Mine - Peru
Height
80 mm
Width
68 mm
Depth
65 mm
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Objects sold
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