Stock No. 33906

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen

A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyrite cluster showcases a golden, brass-yellow colour, typical of the variety, with a metallic lustre for which it is famously named ‘Fool’s Gold’. This particular specimen is an impressive…

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£4,975.00

Dimensions

Depth: 25.5cm10.04in

Width: 29cm11.42in

Height: 38.5cm15.16in

Weight: 25.5kg56.22lbs

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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.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Natural

Material

Pyrite

Origin

Peru

About this piece

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A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.

Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyrite cluster showcases a golden, brass-yellow colour, typical of the variety, with a metallic lustre for which it is famously named ‘Fool’s Gold’. This particular specimen is an impressive find, not only for its scale but also its cluster formations, exhibiting crystals in the shape of cubes and octahedrons.

These naturally-occurring, irregular shapes are unique to this specimen, making it a spectacular sculptural piece for an interior or collector’s cabinet.

Additional Information

Specimen only: H29 x W29 x D15 cm, 21kg

Comes with an exclusive large custom-made display plinth – ø25.5 x H9.5 cm

Additional information

Weight 25.5 kg
Dimensions 25.5 × 29 × 38.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Material

Origin

Peru

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