Pyrite with Barite Crystal Specimen - One of a Kind, 4.75 Inch #1

Fool's gold gets its name honestly: pyrite has a brassy, bright metallic luster that fooled many a prospector.

This specimen pairs that shine with barite, and the close up photos show the barite set into the pyrite in detail. The name pyrite comes from pyr, the Greek word for fire, because striking it can throw sparks, and it was once used as a fire starter. At about 4.75 inches long and 0.8 kilograms, it is a solid, hefty hand specimen for a desk, a display case or a collector's shelf, and the in hand photo shows its scale. It is sold in its natural rough form, not polished. It makes a fun, memorable gift for a mineral collector, a geology fan or someone opening a new business. This is the exact specimen shown.

The specimen is about 4.75 by 3 by 2.5 inches tall and weighs about 0.805 kilograms (1 lb 12 oz).

About Pyrite and Barite

Pyrite is iron sulfide, the most common sulfide mineral, nicknamed fool's gold for its brassy color and metallic luster. Barite is barium sulfate, unusually heavy for a nonmetallic mineral, and its name comes from the Greek for heavy.

Stone Meaning: Pyrite is traditionally associated with abundance and confidence.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact pyrite with barite specimen shown.
• About 4.75" x 3" x 2.5" tall; about 0.805kg (1 lb 12 oz).
• Natural, unpolished specimen.
• 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.

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