LARGE PYRITE WITH QUARTZ. ...

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LARGE PYRITE WITH QUARTZ
Spruce Claim, Goldmyer Hot Springs, King Co., Washington, USA
Dating from the early days of the Spruce Claim is this wonderful Quartz and Pyrite group. The Pyrite portion of the specimen is absolutely monstrous in size for this locality. The largest crystal measures a whopping 2 7/8 inches on edge. All of the Pyrites show strong parallel striations and only a minimal amount of basal fracturing typical of material from this locality. The Quartz crystals are the characteristic, elongated, colorless prisms this locality is noted for. They are in atypically fine and undamaged condition. This specimen is as fine as anything that has ever been produced by this locality, and with no damage and no repairs, is in pristine condition. Accompanied by a custom base, overall specimen measurements are an impressive 8 x 3 x 4 1/2 inches.

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