Pyrite Cubes (Loose, in Matrix, Penetration Twins) from Spain - The Geode Gallery
The nearly perfect cubes of pyrite from Spain, specifically from Navajun, La Rioja, in northern Spain, are very popular given their shapes. Only a few other locations on Earth produce similar specimens but nowhere else than Spain is there such an abundance and the quality consistent over time. Everyone asks, "Are these natural"? The answer is YES. All of the specimens you see below occur naturally! The only thing that has been done to them is the dust/matrix were cleaned off and in the case of some of the matrix specimens, the cubes have been repaired (glued) into their original position in the host rock but nothing has been fabricated other than how it naturally occurred. While repaired mineral specimens do detract from the value in most cases, this is one of the few specimen types that repairs are acceptable given the situation.
Below you will find a selection of loose cubes, penetration twins, and matrix specimens. We acquire our pyrites DIRECT from Spain - you cannot get any more direct unless you went and collected them yourself. The result is comparably much lower prices and consistent high quality. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us as we have a large supply of all specimen types in all sizes available.
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Single Loose Pyrite Cubes Small Matrix Pyrite Specimens (under $20) Large Matrix Pyrite Specimens (over $20) Penetration Twins
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Single Loose Pyrite Cubes from Spain For Sale
Below we offer three different sizes of loose pyrite cubes for sale. Please note - we have all sizes available from as little as 25 cents up to occasionally $40 and $50, with the change in price a DIRECT function of the size of the cube. If you are building a graduated set of cubes from smallest to largest, and need a certain size, provide us with a precise measurement of the edge of the cube and we will let you know the price for a cube of that size. The loose cubes below are our most popular sizes.
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#SPPYRL 03: Each cube measures in the range of 5/8 to 3/4 inch across if not right at 11/16 of an inch across. Price is $3.00 per cube plus shipping. |
#SPPYRL 06: Each cube measures in the range of 13/16 to 7/8 of an inch across. Price is $6.00 per cube plus shipping. |
#SPPYRL 15: Each cube measures very close to if not right at 1.25 inches across. Price is $15.00 per cube plus shipping. |
Pyrite Cubes in Matrix (Small Specimens - at or under $20)
All of the following specimens are generally smaller in size (under 4 inches or 10cm) and most are at or under $20 in price. To see larger specimens, please proceed to the next section.
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#SPYR 05: 7 x 4 cm (2.8 x 1.6 inches) - $10 |
#SPYR 28: 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm (3.2 x 2 x 1 inches) - $15 |
#SPYR 12: 6 x 6 cm (2.4 x 2.4 inches) - $18 |
#SPYR 48: 9 x 4.5 cm (3.5 x 1.8 inches) - $20 |
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#SPYR 49: 9.5 x 6 x 4 cm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.6 inches) - $20 |
#SPYR 50: 7.5 x 3 x 6 cm (3 x 1.2 x 2.4 inches) - $12 |
#SPYR 51: 9 x 5 x 2 cm (3.5 x 2 x 0.8 inches) - $12 |
#SPYR 52: 11 x 5 x 4 cm (4.3 x 2 x 1.6 inches) - $20 |
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#SPYR 53: 8 x 4 x 2 cm (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.8 inches) - $20 |
#SPYR 54: 8 x 4 x 1.5 cm (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches) - $10 |
#SPYR 55: 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm (3.35 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches) - $20 |
#SPYR 56: 9 x 4.5 x 2 cm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches) - $20 |
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#SPYR 57: 7 x 7 x 4 cm (2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches) - $15 |
#SPYR 58: 9.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (3.7 x 1.4 x 1.4 inches) - $20 |
#SPYR 59: 8.5 x 6 x 1.5 cm (3.35 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches) - $20 |
#SPYR 60: 10 x 5 x 2 cm (3.9 x 2 x 0.8 inches) - $15 |
Pyrite Cubes in Matrix (Larger Specimens - at or over $20)
All of the following specimens are generally larger than 4 inches or exceptional smaller specimens that are over $20 in price.
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE: All of these specimens are eligible for Priority mail flat rate box shipping (Priority Mail Flat Rate Box - If Applicable) shipping option in the secure Shopping Cart). International customers choose the "International Flat Rate Box" option. Maximum of two specimens per box for safe transport.
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#SPYR 33 - 12.5 x 10 x 3 cm (4.9 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches) - $40 |
#SPYR 14 - 9 x 7.5 cm (3.5 x 3 inches) - $28 |
#SPYR 15 - 13 x 10 x 6 cm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 inches) - $45 |
#SPYR 34 - 10 x 7 x 4 cm (3.9 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches) - $30 |
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#SPYR 36 - 12 x 10 x 3.5 cm (4.7 x 3.9 x 1.4 inches) - $40
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#SPYR 25 - 14 x 7 x 7.5 cm (5.5 x 2.8 x 3 inches) - $40 |
#SPYR 38 - 9 x 7 x 8 cm (3.5 x 2.8 x 3.2 inches) - $30 |
#SPYR 39 - 10.5 x 6 x 6 cm (4.1 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches) - $40 (repaired) |
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#SPYR 40 - 11 x 8 x 3 cm (4.3 x 3.2 x 1.2 inches) - $40 |
#SPYR 41 - 12 x 4.5 x 9 cm (4.7 x 1.8 x 3.5 inches) - $30 |
#SPYR 42 - 12 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm (4.7 x 2.2 x 2.2 inches) - $25 |
#SPYR 43 - 10.5 x 10 x 4 cm (4.1 x 3.9 x 1.6 inches) - $40 |
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#SPYR 44 - 8 x 5.5 x 8 cm (3.2 x 2.2 x 3.2 inches) - $30 |
#SPYR 45 - 9.5 x 8 x 4 cm (3.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 inches) - $25 |
#SPYR 46 - 10.5 x 8 x 4 cm (4.1 x 3.2 x 1.6 inches) - $25 |
#SPYR 47 - 13 x 7 x 9 cm (5.1 x 2.8 x 3.5 inches) - $45 |
All of the following specimens are natural pyrite penetration twins. These types of specimens are not matched for their quality scientifically and aesthetically anywhere else on Earth on a regular basis and almost define perfection in crystallography with the sharp twinning and crisp edges. Again, these are all natural! They have just been removed from their host matrix.
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#SPTWIN 01: Main cube measures 1.3 x 1.2 cm (0.5 x 0.45 inches) - penetration twin on top. $8.00 |
#SPTWIN 16: Main cube 2.7 x 2.7 cm square (just over 1 x 1 inches). Penetration twin at the top. A few very tiny nicks on the top edge of the main cube. $25.00 |
#SPTWIN 17: Main cube 2.8 x 2.4 cm (1.1 x 0.95 inches) with penetration twin on top and slightly on one edge and off centered. $25.00 |
#SPTWIN 08: Classic penetration twin cluster - bottom cube 2.6 cm across and top cube 2.7 cm across (each approximately 1-1.05 inches across an edge). There is evidence of a repair (glued back together) at the middle crystal joint. $45.00 |
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#SPTWIN 09: Bottom cube 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) on edge - top penetration twin 2.7 cm (1.05 inches) across. $40.00 |
#SPTWIN 19: Large 4.1 x 3.8 cm (1.7 x 1.5 inches) main cube with two penetration twins on the top and one on the side. Not repaired. A few very tiny rubs or nicks on one edge near the corner of the main cube. $60.00
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#SPTWIN 12: Somewhat distorted 4.4 cm (1.8 inch) up and down bottom cube with smaller 3.4 cm (1.4 inches) penetration twin. Slight nick to uppermost corner of the top crystal. $60.00 |
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Did not see what you were looking for, want to place an order via e-mail, or have a question? Call Mike directly at (309) 335-6740 or send us an e-mail to: sand@maplecity.com .
