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triking natural pyrite mineral specimen mounted on a rectangular white marble display base with black engraved-style plaque reading:
“Pyryte ‘Fool’s Gold’ & Momsnee”
The specimen has a highly reflective metallic gold-brass surface with dense sparkling crystal formations throughout. Its substantial size and sculptural shape make it an eye-catching display piece for a mineral collection, office, library, curiosity cabinet, or vintage décor setting.
Approximate measurements shown in photos:
* Overall width: 6.5–7”
* Overall height including base: 4.5”
* Specimen depth: 3”
* Marble base: 7” long
The exact origin or meaning of “Momsnee” is unknown, so it is being described exactly as marked.
Item Specifics
* Mineral: Pyrite
* Common name: Fool’s Gold
* Form: Natural mineral specimen
* Color: Metallic gold / brass / silver-gold
* Base material: White marble or marble-like stone
* Display type: Mounted specimen
* Approximate width: 6.5–7 in
* Approximate height: 4.5 in overall
* Approximate depth: 3 in
* Vintage: Yes
* Handmade: Possibly
* Country of origin: Unknown
Keywords
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