Fearless: The Collection of Hester Diamond Part II

Fearless: The Collection of Hester Diamond Part II

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Pyrite

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January 29, 07:32 PM GMT

Estimate

600 - 800 USD

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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.