Navajún
Navajún, in La Rioja, Spain, is world-famous for one thing: perfect natural pyrite cubes.
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What it is known for
The Ampliación a Victoria mine at Navajún produces strikingly sharp, bright pyrite cubes — single crystals and groups — weathered free from a grey marl matrix.
What collectors look for
Mirror-faced, undamaged pyrite cubes (loose or on matrix) are the prize; sharpness and lustre drive value.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Navajún?
Navajún is a mineral locality in La Rioja, Spain.
What minerals are found at Navajún?
Minerals from Navajún include Pyrite.
What is Navajún known for?
Navajún, in La Rioja, Spain, is world-famous for one thing: perfect natural pyrite cubes.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.