Pyrite - 578g - Peru.Natural Gold Colored and 33 similar items

Golden Pyrite Cubes Cluster Natural Sparkling Crystal Geode "Fool's Gold" Mineral Feng Shui Money Abundance Stone Specimen - Peru You will receive exactly this Pyrite Cubes Cluster (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light, stand NOT included)! Pyrite is a brass-yellow mineral with a bright metallic luster. It has a chemical composition of iron disulfide (FeS2) and is the most common sulfide mineral. It forms at high and low temperatures and occurs, usually in small quantities, in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks worldwide. The name "pyrite" is after the Greek "pyr" meaning "fire." This name was given because pyrite can be used to create the sparks needed for starting a fire if it is struck against metal or another hard material. Pieces of pyrite have also been used as a spark-producing material in flintlock firearms. Pyrite has a nickname that has become famous - "Fool's Gold." The mineral's gold color, metallic luster and high specific gravity often cause it to be mistaken for gold by inexperienced prospectors. Chemical Formula: FeS2; Hardness: 6 - 6.5; Color: Yellowish gray to gray. Some specimens oxidize and form a yellow-brown or iridescent film on exposed crystal faces. Pyrite is mostly well-known by its nickname - "Fool's Gold", because this glittering mineral was often considered to be the real gold by the prospectors. The dishonest mine owners also used it to salt their mines for convincing people that the mine was still gold-producing. In spite of similarity in hue, Pyrite has lighter coloring if compared to Gold, it is heavier and more fragile. It can not be scratched with the knife or fingernail. In Germany it is also referred to as "Cat's Gold". Properties for Stone: Pyrite Primary Chakra: All-Chakras Crystal System: Isometric-Crystal-System Chemical Composition: FeS2 Iron Sulfide Astrological Sign: Leo Numerical Vibration: Number-3 Hardness: 6-to-6.5-Hardness Location: Canada, Mexico, Namibia, Peru, Russia, Spain, China Rarity: Common Pronunciation: PAHY-rite / PIE-rite Mineral Class: Sulfides (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)