Pyrite

This pyrite formed in a high-temperature hydrothermal environment, where iron and sulfur combined to create well-defined metallic crystals within the host rock. The Climax Mine, best known for its molybdenum deposits, has also produced striking pyrite specimens from its complex mineral system.

With its bright metallic luster and geometric form, this piece reflects the intense conditions of formation and the rich mineralization of Colorado’s high-altitude mining districts.