This stunning Pyrite and Quartz specimen hails from the Spruce Ridge Claim in Washington, USA, a privately owned mine renowned for producing exceptional mineral specimens. With its sharp Quartz termination and metallic Pyrite striations, this piece is a testament to the beauty and artistry of natural mineral formations.
This Washington State locality for Quartz-Pyrite combinations like this is well known by U.S. collectors and is difficult to access due to its remoteness. Collectors must drop in by helicopter, rappel down, and collect off the precipitous cliffs. You can imagine that good specimens from here are few and far between. This piece is a very good example of the classic combo you find here with sharp Pyrite crystals growing amongst water-clear Quartz prisms.
Exceptional Aesthetic: Sharp Quartz termination paired with high-luster, striated Pyrite.
Ideal Size: 2.25 inches – perfect for display or a curated collection.
MINERAL DIMENSIONS
2.25"H
MINERALS ON SPECIMEN:
Pyrite
Quartz
LOCALITY
Spruce Ridge, Snoqualmie Mining Dist., King Co., Washington, USA
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any.
Note: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.
