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Hunan Province, China
Pyrite on Dolomite Matrix – Hunan, China
SKU · ne117
$31.82
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The gold on this small Hunan plate is a druse of pyrite crystals barely larger than grains of sugar, spread over rounded cream dolomite. A few bare dolomite crystals push through the brassy coating, giving the piece its texture and contrast. 4.1 × 1.8 × 2.8 cm, 25 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Pyrite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Hunan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Chemical formula | FeS₂ |
| Dimensions | 4.1 cm × 1.8 cm × 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Color | Metallic |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Pyrite |
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About this specimen
Look closely and the gold here is not a scatter of cubes at all: it is a druse of pyrite crystals barely larger than grains of sugar, spread over a bed of rounded cream-white dolomite. The coating follows every knob and hollow of the carbonate beneath it, so the plate glitters in an olive-brass tone that shifts with the smallest turn, while a handful of bare dolomite crystals push up through the crust like pale pebbles.
Fine pyrite druse of this kind forms late, when cooling sulphide-bearing fluids wash across carbonate that has already crystallised — which is why the pyrite copies the dolomite surface so faithfully. Pyrite is FeS2 at Mohs 6 to 6.5, hard but chemically restless: store it somewhere dry and away from damp cotton wool, since humidity is what starts sulphide decay.
The plate runs 4.1 × 1.8 × 2.8 cm and weighs 25 g, shown resting on a clear acrylic block with white putty. Every photograph in this listing was taken of this one piece.
About Pyrite
Pyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Hunan Province
Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Pyrite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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The item matches the description
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I am very pleased with the rock specimen. It was just like described.
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