{"product_id":"pyrite-veltheim-germany","title":"Pyrite - Veltheim, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pyrite specimen is a fascinating example of the classic finds from the Porta Westfalica region around Veltheim and Vlotho. What makes this particular piece special is the pronounced asymmetry of the mineral: it is not one of the otherwise typical twins, but rather a highly distorted pyrite crystal. Such distortions arise when the crystal, during its growth in the Keuper marl, had more space in certain directions or was exposed to uneven conditions of mineralizing solution flow. As a result, some crystal faces are disproportionately elongated, giving the golden-colored crystal its characteristic, individual geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the specimen impresses with the excellent contrast between the metallic, brassy-yellow 1.2 cm pyrite and the light gray, matte rock matrix. The crystal sits perfectly in the upper part of the host rock, which beautifully showcases its unusual shape. Furthermore, the piece is in remarkably fresh condition without any signs of oxidation, making it a very fine and representative specimen from this well-known German locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocality: Veltheim, Weserbergland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WLM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57901186482516,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/2291\/1572\/files\/20261024_212422-Photoroom_2.jpg?v=1792930050","url":"https:\/\/weloveminerals.com\/products\/pyrite-veltheim-germany","provider":"weloveminerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}