{"product_id":"quartz-crystals-with-pyrite-huaron-mines-san-jose-de-huayllay-district-pasco-peru","title":"Quartz Crystals with Pyrite – Huaron Mines, San José de Huayllay District, Pasco, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Quartz and Pyrite specimen from the famous Huaron Mining District near San José de Huayllay, Pasco Department, Peru. The Huaron Mines are internationally recognized among mineral collectors for producing some of the finest pyrite and quartz combinations in the world, often featuring sharp crystal development, exceptional luster, and highly aesthetic mineral associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen showcases the classic combination of brilliant metallic pyrite crystals contrasted against lustrous quartz. The visual contrast between the golden metallic pyrite and transparent to milky quartz creates a display piece highly sought after by collectors of fine Peruvian minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Quartz with Pyrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuaron Mines locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan José de Huayllay District\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasco Department, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Peruvian mineral association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive crystal display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-quality locality piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMineral Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePyrite\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e FeS₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulfides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-yellow metallic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuartz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e SiO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Huaron Mines have produced world-class specimens for decades and are especially famous for pyrite occurring in sharp cubic crystals, complex crystal clusters, and associations with quartz, sphalerite, galena, fluorite, and other collectible minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollectors Value Huaron Specimens For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric world-renowned locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent crystal quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong aesthetic contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine metallic luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Peruvian provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-quality mineral combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Features May Include\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubic pyrite crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyritohedral crystal modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz crystal clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic crystal luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-generational crystal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting mineral textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuaron Mines, San José de Huayllay District, Pasco Department, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 x 45 x 42 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Huaron district is considered one of South America's premier mineral localities. Fine pyrite specimens from this district have become staples of advanced mineral collections and are frequently displayed in museums and major private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecimens combining bright pyrite crystals with well-developed quartz are especially desirable due to their strong visual appeal and classic locality significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for overall condition, crystal quality, matrix, contact points, and natural growth features, as they are considered part of the description. Natural mineral specimens commonly exhibit contact marks, growth features, and minor edge wear resulting from natural formation and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430042996818,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Quartzw_Pyrite.png?v=1780189895","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/quartz-crystals-with-pyrite-huaron-mines-san-jose-de-huayllay-district-pasco-peru","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}