PYR215 Pyrite Cluster Wands and calcite coated with a

and calcite coated with a thin coat of epoxy to prevent oxidation

This specimen features translucent red

featuring repeated egg patterning and horizontal bands

” While technically a rhyolite due to its thunderegg nature

39mm x 22mm

PYR215 Pyrite Cluster Wands and calcite coated with aThis 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 3. 9oz approx. 3. 75" x 2. 25" x 2. 5"