Pyrite and calcite make a striking pair, and here brassy golden pyrite sits on glassy, gemmy tabular calcite crystals that open out in petal shapes.
Some of the calcite plates are coated with pyrite, giving them a shiny dark gold luster against the translucent calcite, so the piece changes as light moves across it. It rests upright on a dark wooden stand made to fit this specimen, so it is ready for a table, desk, shelf or altar the day it arrives, with no need to hunt for a base. At about 8.5 inches tall and 7.5 pounds, it has real presence for an office, a reading nook or a collection cabinet. It is a natural formation, not assembled, which collectors look for in combination specimens. It makes a memorable gift for a mineral collector, a new business owner or anyone drawn to fool's gold. This is the exact specimen and stand shown.
The specimen on its stand is about 7.75 by 4 by 8.5 inches tall and weighs about 3.4 kilograms (7 pounds 8 ounces). Look at the ruler and hand photo for scale.
About Pyrite and Calcite
Pyrite is iron sulfide, nicknamed fool's gold for its brassy color and metallic luster, and it is the most common sulfide mineral. Calcite is calcium carbonate, soft at 3 on the Mohs scale, and it can crystallize as flat tabular plates. When pyrite grows on calcite, the gold metal luster and the glassy calcite make a natural contrast.
Stone Meaning: Pyrite is traditionally associated with abundance and confidence.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact pyrite and calcite specimen and wooden stand shown.
- About 7.75" x 4" x 8.5" tall; about 3.4kg (7 lb 8 oz).
- Wooden stand included; lift the specimen and stand separately when moving them.
- Pyrite can tarnish with moisture; keep it dry and dust with a soft brush.
- Photos show the actual piece.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
