{"product_id":"museumsstuck-pyrit-auf-zinkblende-bleiglanz-goldene-pyritwurfel-aussergewohnliche-erzstufe-madan-bulgarien-grosse-mehrmineral-kristall","title":"Museum piece pyrite on sphalerite \u0026 galena – golden pyrite cubes – exceptional ore specimen Madan Bulgaria – large multi-mineral crystal","description":"Exceptional large ore mineral specimen with sphalerite and galena as a dark mineral base, featuring an extremely rich covering of gold-colored pyrite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly fascinating are the numerous clearly visible pyrite crystals distributed over large areas of the specimen. Many of these display well-defined cube-like crystal forms with a vibrant brass-to-gold metallic luster and fine natural growth striations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual pyrite cubes stand out clearly from the dark substrate, forming beautiful small crystal groups. In addition, entire areas are covered with countless smaller pyrite crystals, causing the specimen to sparkle intensely depending on the incidence of light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the original collection label, the base consists of sphalerite and galena. Their dark, metallic surfaces create a particularly strong contrast to the bright gold-colored pyrite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece has a very three-dimensional, natural structure with numerous recesses, crystal pockets, and crystal generations of varying sizes. From different angles, new pyrite cubes and metallic-shining surfaces repeatedly emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly striking:\u003cbr\u003e• numerous gold-colored pyrite crystals\u003cbr\u003e• clearly recognizable cubic crystal forms\u003cbr\u003e• partially prominent growth striations\u003cbr\u003e• dark sphalerite and galena base\u003cbr\u003e• strong gold-black contrast\u003cbr\u003e• very high crystal density\u003cbr\u003e• three-dimensional, cavernous structure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Minerals: Pyrite, sphalerite, galena\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: approx. 423 g\u003cbr\u003e• Size: approx. 90 × 60 × 54 mm\u003cbr\u003e• natural unique piece\u003cbr\u003e• large, heavy museum and collector's piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original old collection label explicitly describes the piece as:\u003cbr\u003e“Sphalerite \u0026amp; galena as base – pyrite on top (golden cubes)” .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extraordinary classic ore specimen with an especially rich pyrite covering and impressive metallic color contrast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive exactly the specimen depicted in the photos.","brand":"Art of Nature Berlin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53386081272075,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2039\/7023\/files\/museumsstueck-pyrit-auf-zinkblende-bleiglanz-goldene-pyritwuerfel-aussergewoehnliche-erzstufe-madan-bulgarien-grosse-mehrmineral-kristall-7817349.jpg?v=1790258432","url":"https:\/\/artofnature.berlin\/en\/products\/museumsstuck-pyrit-auf-zinkblende-bleiglanz-goldene-pyritwurfel-aussergewohnliche-erzstufe-madan-bulgarien-grosse-mehrmineral-kristall","provider":"Art of Nature Berlin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}