Pyrite Cube Navajún La Rioja Spain 5.61 x...
Pyrite Cube Navajún La Rioja Spain 5.61 x 4.37 x 5.51 inches (14.25 x 11.10 x 14.00 cm) This is a single Pyrite cube perfectly perched on a marlstone matrix. The cubed crystal has nice mirror-like faces with great color and luster. The cube is well-formed and comes from the top locality for cubic Pyrite in the world. There appears to be a growth indentation on one of primary crystal faces. This type of material is popular due to its natural geometric form and impactful display. This is a truly classic example from THE locality for the variety. Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Pyrite Cube Navajún La Rioja Spain 5.61 x 4.37 x 5.51 inches (14.25 x 11.10 x 14.00 cm) This is a single Pyrite cube perfectly perched on a marlstone matrix. The cubed crystal has nice mirror-like faces with great color and luster. The cube is well-formed and comes from the top locality for cubic Pyrite in the world. There appears to be a growth indentation on one of primary crystal faces. This type of material is popular due to its natural geometric form and impactful display. This is a truly classic example from THE locality for the variety. Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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