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In Peru, the \u003cstrong\u003eHuanzala Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eQuiruvilca\u003c\/strong\u003e district yield sharp cubic, octahedral, and pyritohedral crystals with intense metallic luster, while \u003cstrong\u003eRio Marina\u003c\/strong\u003e on the island of \u003cstrong\u003eElba\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy, is a classic historic locality for pyritohedra. Other notable sources include \u003cstrong\u003eLemgo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Germany, famous for Iron Cross twins, and Sparta, Illinois, source of the flat radiating \"pyrite suns.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek pyrite for its combination of geometric perfection, striking metallic shine, and remarkable diversity of crystal forms across localities. Because pyrite can suffer from oxidation known as \"pyrite disease,\" well-preserved historic and museum-grade specimens from classic mines like Navajún and Elba are especially valued. ITALMINERAL offers natural pyrite specimens spanning these celebrated worldwide localities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cristalli-di-rubino-rosso-provenienti-da-ampanihy-madagascar-copy","title":"PYRITE CUBES – Natural Golden \u0026 Twined Cubic Pyrite from Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural cubic Pyrite crystals from Ambas Aguas, La Rioja, Spain. Golden metallic cubes, some twinned and intergrown, showing strong natural crystallization and distinctive morphology different from Navajún pyrite. Highly aesthetic and collectible mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge cubes 5.6–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium cubes 4–2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall twinned crystals up to 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cubes up to 2.5 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambas Aguas, Muro de Aguas, La Rioja, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Smal","offer_id":44328254210157,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twined Small","offer_id":44328254242925,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44328254275693,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44328254308461,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_54_AGC_20240917_204757100.jpg?v=1772659264"},{"product_id":"lz-milky-quartz-giant-romania","title":"MILKY QUARTZ - Giant 34cm cluster with Pyrite from Romania","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Milky Quartz with Pyrite from Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania. 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Exceptional specimen featuring well-formed cubic crystals with brilliant golden metallic luster and sharp geometric faces. 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Exceptional specimen featuring well-developed cubic crystals with intense golden metallic luster and sharp geometric faces. 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