Rare Veracruz Rainbow Pyrite Cluster
Rare Veracruz Rainbow Pyrite Cluster: Full-Spectrum Iridescence
Capture the magnificent, natural beauty of this rare iridescent Pyrite from the Las Minas area of Veracruz, Mexico. This is not your average pyrite; it's a treasure prized by collectors for its stunning aesthetic appeal.
This vibrant pyrite features a full-spectrum rainbow sheen, with flashes of greens, blues, pinks, and golds that shift across the surface. This captivating iridescence is a natural phenomenon caused by a thin coating of iron oxides (thin-film oxidation).
Key Features:
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Vibrant Color: Displays brilliant flashes of color across every face.
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Unique Structures: Exhibits beautifully stepped cubic growths or tightly intergrown crystal clusters, highlighting its natural formation.
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Limited Source: These specimens come from small-scale, artisanal workings and are increasingly hard to find due to limited production.
You will receive one Small Rainbow Pyrite cluster, intuitively chosen.
Approximate Size:
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Length: $0.2 - 0.9$ in
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Weight: $0.5 - 1.3$ oz.