Pyrite

Size: 8x4x6 cms

Weight: 379 grams

Location: Huanzala Mine,Peru

Product Description:

A striking crystal formation of pyrite, showcasing its brassy color and cubic structure, from the Huanzala Mine, Peru.

Geological Information:

- Location: Huanzala Mine, Peru (notably in the Andes mountain range)
- Type: Pyrite (a type of iron sulfide mineral)
- Chemical Composition: FeS₂ (Iron Sulfide)
- Age: Approximately 250-300 million years old (Permian-Triassic era)
- Formation: Hydrothermal veins, specifically in the quartz-rich rocks of the Huanzala Mine
- Hardness: 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale
- Distinctive Features: Brassy color, cubic structure, and striations, characteristic of pyrite.

This description provides the essential geological information about the Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Peru, including its location, type, chemical composition, age, formation process, hardness, and distinctive features.