Fearless: The Collection of Hester Diamond Part II
Fearless: The Collection of Hester Diamond Part II
Sold Without Reserve
Lot Closed
January 29, 07:32 PM GMT
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
Lot Details
Description
Sold Without Reserve
Pyrite
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
Overall size 27.5 x 18.0 x 14.0 cm. A large, highly lustrous, sharply defined pyrite specimen of rich golden hue displaying distinct modified pyramidal and octahedral growth. With custom lucite base.
Iron Sulfide (FeS2), well known as the infamous “fool’s gold” and a prime commercial source of both sulfur and iron, is highly coveted by collectors intrigued by the lustrous, cubic and complex modified crystals that form both alone and in association with other minerals in rare conditions. Notable discoveries include Navajun, Spain and the Huanzala deposit in Peru, both very well represented in this collection.