Mineral Specimens with Pyrrhotite

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ORDWAY-69 - Pyrrhotite with Sphalerite and Siderite - $ 1500
Trepca, Yugoslavia
large cabinet, 16.0 x 14.0 x 8.9 cm
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Composed of unusually thickly-interwoven, lustrous, brassy yellow crystals of pyyrhotite to 6.5 cm on edge, this specimen also is decorated by a few lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 1 cm across. In addition, the whole specimen is studded with rounded aggregates of rhombohedral, tan siderite, to 5 mm across. Nice color contrast, and a sharp metallic, carved look to it, make this piece stand out. As well, it is HUGE for this old classic locale! This monster classic weighs 7.5 pounds!

Pyrr - TN 1081 - Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm
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RH3-39 - Arsenopyrite pseudo after Pyrrhotite - $ 900
Double Rainbow Mine, Galena, South Dakota, USA
cabinet, 10.6 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm
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Arsenopyrite pseudo after Pyrrhotite from Double Rainbow Mine, Galena, South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/rh3-39a.jpg]
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Arsenopyrite pseudo after Pyrrhotite from Double Rainbow Mine, Galena, South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/rh3-39c.jpg]

The combination of arsenopyrite after pyrrhotite is definitely not one of the more common examples of pseudomorphism. In this specimen, the crystallographic outline of pyrrhotite is clearly visible as well as its luster. However, the mineral has changed from one to the other. this is a classic but very rare pseudo, and this particular piece is exquisitely formed and for what it is, about as aesthetic as you can ask for!

RHQTZ-34 - Pyrrhotite included in Quartz - SOLD
Morro Velho (gold) mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet, 7.1 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm
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Pyrrhotite included in Quartz from Morro Velho (gold) mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/rhqtz-34b.jpg]

A really beautiful quartz rich with sparkling, metallic inclusions of paper-thin pyrrhotite crystals, from this classic locality which is a deep gold mine. Never seen another like it!

RUSS-09 - Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Nikolaevsky Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
small cabinet, 8.2 x 6 x 6 cm
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A fantastic 4-cm "ribbon" of pyrrhotite, standing fully exposed on a field of quartz. This super-sharp caterpillar-like composite of hexagonal crystals has a terrific brassy luster to it. DRAMATIC! Comes with custom-made acrylic base.

t07-117 - Pyrrhotite - $ 2750
Nikolai Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia
cabinet, 13.7 x 13.0 x 5.7 cm
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A HUGE , nearly floating cluster of brilliant bronze-colored pyrrhotite in exceptionally large crystals. This is ALMOST a floater, with just some attachment points on the back side and only a few minor bits of edge wear otherwise. One seldom sees pyrrhotite crystals of this size, from any locality; and from Russia large crystals tend to be of the other style that look more like stepped mounds than discretely crystallized in the stereotypic form, as with this specimen. An important, and I think reasonably priced, Russian specimen.

T08-01 - Spinel on Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Kuch-i-Lal, Ishkashim District, Western Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm
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A dramatic single 8 mm gem crystal atop a perch of massive pyrrhotite, makes for a killer thumbnail specimen from this new find. The crystal is actually a macle twin on clos einspection, I now realize! You can see this more clearly in person, as the twin plane is shallow. I had never seen spinel from here, nor spinel on pyrrhotite (or other sulfides) from anywhere. The contrast is striking and , luckily, the spinels are of gem quality so these are good specimens on their own and not just new "locality pieces." These gem crystals have a unique lavender hue that sets them apart from other spinels we have seen out of Mogok and Sri Lanka.

T08-02 - Spinel on Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Kuch-i-Lal, Ishkashim District, Western Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
miniature, 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.4 cm
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A dramatic single 5 mm gem crystal atop a perch of massive pyrrhotite, from this new find. I had never seen spinel from here, nor spinel on pyrrhotite (or other sulfides) from anywhere. The contrast is striking and , luckily, the spinels are of gem quality so these are good specimens on their own and not just new "locality pieces." These gem crystals have a unique lavender hue that sets them apart from other spinels we have seen out of Mogok and Sri Lanka.

T08-03 - Spinel on Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Kuch-i-Lal, Ishkashim District, Western Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
miniature, 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm
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Few specimens had more than one crystal exposed on matrix, that I know of from this find. This one features a dramatic single 8 mm gem crystal atop a perch of massive pyrrhotite, with a secondary crystal as well (not as gemmy, but still colorful and a nice accent). I had never seen spinel from here, nor spinel on pyrrhotite (or other sulfides) from anywhere. The contrast is striking and , luckily, the spinels are of gem quality so these are good specimens on their own and not just new "locality pieces." These gem crystals have a unique lavender hue that sets them apart from other spinels we have seen out of Mogok and Sri Lanka.

T08-04 - Spinel on Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Kuch-i-Lal, Ishkashim District, Western Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm
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This is probably my favorite of the lot, for the sheer statrling contrast of the totally GEM CLEAR crystal on bright golden pyrrhotite (here, the contrast is most stark because the pyrrhotite is so bright and golden in color compared to others in the lot). This one features a dramatic single 7 mm gem crystal atop a perch of massive pyrrhotite. I had never seen spinel from here, nor spinel on pyrrhotite (or other sulfides) from anywhere. The contrast is striking and , luckily, the spinels are of gem quality so these are good specimens on their own and not just new "locality pieces." These gem crystals have a unique lavender hue that sets them apart from other spinels we have seen out of Mogok and Sri Lanka.

T08-05 - Spinel on Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Kuch-i-Lal, Ishkashim District, Western Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.7 x 2.1 cm
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This superb thumbnail features a dramatic single 5.5 mm gem crystal atop a perch of massive pyrrhotite. I had never seen spinel from here, nor spinel on pyrrhotite (or other sulfides) from anywhere. The contrast is striking and , luckily, the spinels are of gem quality so these are good specimens on their own and not just new "locality pieces." These gem crystals have a unique lavender hue that sets them apart from other spinels we have seen out of Mogok and Sri Lanka.

TUC115-255 - Pyrrhotite on Rhodochrosite - $ 1450 SOLD
Eagle Mine (Gilman Mine), Gilman, Gilman District, Eagle Co., Colorado, USA
small cabinet, 9.8 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm
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An old-time specimen of some note for the locality because of the richness and quallity of the pyrrhotite crystallization. This is nicely perched on contrasting pink rhodochrosite. Nice old classic, in unusually good quality, and from an old collection. Joe Budd photos

WW19 - Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Dal地egorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Kamchatka Oblast, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm
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Ultra-sharp single bladed crystal sitting beautifully on an attractive matrix of black sphalerite and quartz crystals. The luster and color of the Pyrrhotite are excellent, and the presentation aesthetics are superb. One of the finest Pyrrhotites I have seen from this famous mine in any size.

WW47 - Pyrrhotite - SOLD
Dal地egorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Kamchatka Oblast, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
miniature, 3.3 x 2 x 2 cm
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Another superb Pyrrhotite from one of the world痴 great localities. This terrific specimen has two gorgeous hexagonal crystals, each over 1 cm across and thick, sitting on a matrix of black sphalerite and quartz. The brassy color and luster are unmatched, and there is even a hint of iridescence. A killer specimen.


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