Pyrite

30g raw pyrite. This premium quality raw pyrite originates from Peru. The cubic piece of pyrite measures 19x19x19 mm and is distinguished by its beautiful yellow color, metallic luster, and smooth surface. It is a beautiful piece, worthy of any collector. It belongs to the cubic system and is classified within the sulfide group, with the chemical formula FeS₂. Pyrite is a very common mineral, found in a multitude of geological formations, from sedimentary deposits to hydrothermal veins. It is composed of 53% sulfur and 47% iron. It has a cubic shape, sometimes with cemented faces, and is also frequently found in octahedrons, pyritohedrons (twelve pentagonal faces), and rarely icosahedrons (twenty triangular faces). Pyrite is known as fool's gold due to its great resemblance to it. Origin: Peru