6736 - Pyrite

At-A-Glance

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6736

Mineral Name

Pyrite

Chemical Formula

FeS2

Subcollection

Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
 Donation

Peruvian Striated Cube Pyrite Crystal. Extremely shiny luster. Lustrous yellow-metallic cubic Pyrite crystals with striation patterns on the surfaces. Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Department, Peru. 11.2 x 7.5 x 5.3 cm.

Geographic Origin

Mine Name

Quiruvilca Mine
Historical Region Name
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Department
Original Attributed Locality
Peru
La Libertad Department