Stock No. 33870

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen

A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for which its metallic lustre is famously…

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£1,875.00

Dimensions

Depth: 25.5cm10.04in

Width: 25.5cm10.04in

Height: 38.5cm15.16in

Weight: 8.8kg19.4lbs

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Condition Report

This is a naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Natural

Material

Pyrite

Origin

Madagascar

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A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.

Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for which its metallic lustre is famously named ‘Fool’s Gold’.

This unique specimen is a spectacular find, not only for its scale but also its defined point, making an impressive sculptural piece in any property.

Additional Information

Specimen only, ex. stand: H29 x W23 x D8.5 cm, 4.32 kg

Comes with an exclusive large custom-made display plinth – ø25.5 x H 9.5 cm

Additional information

Weight 8.8 kg
Dimensions 25.5 × 25.5 × 38.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Material

Origin

Madagascar

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