Rough Pyrite Stone - One of a Kind Raw Fool's Gold Chunk, 4 In

Why was pyrite nicknamed fool's gold? Set this rough stone in natural light and the answer is obvious.

Its brassy metallic faces throw back light from every side, and because it is left raw, the surface keeps all the crisp texture that polishing would smooth away. The piece has real heft for its size and sits steadily on a desk, a bookshelf or a crystal grid. It is a good first pyrite for a new collector, a fun gift for a geology fan, and a striking contrast next to purple or clear stones.

About Pyrite

Pyrite is iron sulfide, the most common sulfide mineral, nicknamed fool's gold for its brassy color and metallic luster. Its name comes from the Greek for stone which strikes fire, because it throws sparks when struck against steel. Well formed pyrite often grows as natural cubes.

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

Good to Know

• Telling it from gold: pyrite leaves a greenish black streak on unglazed porcelain, while gold leaves a yellow one, and pyrite is brittle where gold dents.
• Pyrite is hard but brittle, so it can chip if dropped on a hard floor.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact pyrite stone shown.
• About 3" L x 4" W x 3" H.
• Natural raw pyrite, unpolished.
• Keep dry; moisture can tarnish pyrite.

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