Pyrite, Huanzala, Huanuco, Peru

Ex Joe Swartz #976 6.1x5.8x3.3cm This is a classic, older example from a well-known locality, dating back to the 1970s-1980s during its peak production years. The piece features fantastic form with striking striations, creating a distorted, funhouse mirror-like reflection. A larger crystal, paired with smaller, well-formed ones, adds to its strong visual appeal. Joe Swartz was a passionate systematic collector with a primary focus on thumbnails. Over 40 years, he honed his expertise through in-person shows and books. Sadly, the original tags were lost to water damage, leaving us only with his handwritten notes. A great deal of time and care has gone into preparing this collection to be passed on to fellow collectors.