Pyrite

Pyrite pentagondodecahedron on hematite

Origin: Rio Marina, Elba

Picture height: ≈ 16 mm

Sample owner: W.R. Moorer

Photo courtesy of:

Pieter Stemvers, Leusden, Netherlands

email: stemvers@hetnet.nl

Origin: unknown

Sample size: 4 x 3 x 2 cm, cubes to 7 mm

Origin: near Belle Fourche, Butte Co., South Dakota, USA

Sample size: top 5 x 3 x 3 cm, middle 4 x 3 x 3 cm, bottom 5 x 3 x 2 cm with marcasite crystals

Origin: Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bolivia

Sample size: 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

Origin: Otjhihase mine, near Windhoek, Namibia

Sample size: about 3 cm

Origin: Huntsville, Ohio, USA

Sample size: pyritohedrons to 3 mm

Origin: Casapulca, Peru

Ex. Eaton Collection

Sample size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

Pyrite on quartz

Origin: Sulfide Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, U.S.A.

Sample size: 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm (top), 8.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm (bottom)

Photo courtesy of:

Rob Lavinsky

Origin: Huanzala mine, Huallanca district, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru

Sample size: 4 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm (top), 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm (bottom)

Photo courtesy of:

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

Pyrite on quartz

Origin: Renison, Tasmania, Australia

Sample size: unknown

Sample owner: Steve Sorrell

Photo courtesy of:

Steve Sorrell

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