LARGE PYRITE CUBES MATRIX

LARGE PYRITE CUBES MATRIX

A great specimen of large pyrite cubes in matrix! Featuring 10 visible crystals (more could be inside).  Pyrite Crystals like these are some of the most perfect cubes that appear in nature, quite amazing.  This is a super specimen from an oresome location!
Dimensions:
10cm x 11cm x 9cm, 630g (including perspex base).
Largest crystal face approx. 2cm x 2cm

Location:
Ampliacion a Victoria Mine, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain.

Pyrite:  FeS₂
Named in antiquity from the Greek “pyr” for “fire”, because sparks flew from it when hit with another mineral or metal (piezoelectricity).
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, is an iron sulfide which has the chemical formula FeS2. This mineral’s metallic luster and pale brass yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold.