Oxidized Pyrite with Quartz – Hekou, Yunnan, China – 458g Schiller incandescent lighting shows more purple

incandescent lighting shows more purple

A standout

When exposed to a polarized light source

The pyrite cubes are grown together at different angles giving this piece a unique look

The elongated structure shows fine vertical striations along the prism faces

Oxidized Pyrite with Quartz – Hekou, Yunnan, China – 458g Schiller incandescent lighting shows more purpleA visually striking specimen featuring dark metallic crystals set among a dense cluster of quartz from Hekou, Yunnan, China. The larger crystals display deep reddish brown to black coloration and retain the sharp crystal form of pyrite. While the exact identity of these crystals has not been confirmed, they are believed to represent oxidized pyrite based on a cut section from a similar specimen that revealed something that looks like fresh metallic