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Fossilicious.com - Rocks & Minerals - Pyrite

Pyrite
Pyrite, sometimes called fool’s gold is a compound of iron and sulfur. Depending upon the conditions under which it forms pyrite can form crystals of different shapes, cubes are common. Pyrite is used in making sulfuric acid. Pyrite can be an agent of fossilization creating beautiful fossils, commonly ammonites and brachiopods. In the gold rush era, many people thought they had discovered gold only to realize it was pyrite, which is where it gets its nickname fools gold. Hardness 6-6.5 Metallic luster

Pyrite Cube, 1/2 inch

Pyrite Cube, 1/2 inch

$10.00
Pyrite Cube, 3/4 inch

Pyrite Cube, 3/4 inch

$14.00
Iron Pyrite Cluster 40 - 60 grams

Iron Pyrite Cluster 40 - 60 grams

$5.75
Pyrite Cluster 1 inch

Pyrite Cluster 1 inch

$1.50
Large Pyrite Crystals

Large Pyrite Crystals

$149.95
Large Pyrite Crystals A

Large Pyrite Crystals A

$59.95
Large Pyrite Crystals B

Large Pyrite Crystals B

$49.95
    
   
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