Beautiful, golden glistening pyrite from Peru

A shiny golden pyrite from Peru. The pronounced metallic luster indicates particularly clean crystallization without oxidation discoloration.

Pyrite (FeS₂) is an iron sulfide with a characteristic golden luster. The typical habit variants are cubes, pentagonal dodecahedra, or octahedra. Peruvian deposits in Huanzala produce pyrite of the highest crystallographic quality.

Material of this block size and premium luster quality is a top collector's item due to its deposit characteristics. The clean edge geometry of the individual crystal faces is striking.

Pyrite is hard (Mohs 6.5) but can oxidize under unfavorable storage conditions. Dry, dark storage is the professional preservation method.

A Peruvian collector's item of gallery dimensions with premium golden luster and documented deposit provenance.