Weight;70g


Dimensions;35”30”29


Pyrite is a metallic-looking mineral commonly known as “fool’s gold” due to its brassy yellow color and metallic luster, which can resemble real gold. It forms in a variety of crystal shapes, but the most iconic is the cubic form, where individual crystals appear as nearly perfect cubes. Other forms include octahedral and pyritohedral shapes.


Here are some quick facts about pyrite crystals:

• Chemical formula: FeS₂ (iron disulfide)

• Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale

• Color: Pale brass-yellow

• Luster: Metallic

• Crystal system: Isometric (cubic)

• Common locations: Spain, Peru, the U.S., and China


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