Striated Cube Cluster with Secondary Calcite from Ancash Peru 17

Description

Striated Pyrite Cubes (up to 9mm) Cluster formed over a second Pyrite layer. This piece has Secondary Calcite. This rare old stock piece is from the Ticapampa Mining District, Recuay Province, Ancash, Peru. This Pyrite specimen is mounted with mineral tack on an acrylic display stand that is 2 inches square by ½ inch thick with chamfered edges. Extra mineral tack will be included in case you wish to change the display angles. This specimen is from the E&L Roth 35-year-old Collection.

This specimen weighs 5 oz or 0.3 lb (141g) and measures 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.3 inches (6.4 x 4.8 x 3.4 cm)