LARGE PYRITE CRYSTAL CLUSTER
A Large Pyrite Crystal Cluster with perfect cubes on a solid pyrite matrix. Striated intergrown cubes cover the specimen, very sparkly and more gold in colour than the photos show. A super example of a popular metal.
Location:
Peru
Dimensions:
12.5cm x 9cm x 5cm, 1119g
Pyrite: FeS2
Named in antiquity from the Greek “pyr” for “fire”, because sparks flew from it when hit with another mineral or metal (piezoelectricity).
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, is an iron sulfide which has the chemical formula FeS2. This mineral’s metallic luster and pale brass yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold.