Iron Pyrite

Chemical Composition: FeS2, Iron Disulfide, often with substantial amounts of nickel and cobalt
Hardness: 6 - 6 1/2

Occurrence: Brass-yellow in color, metallic, often tarnished with a film of iron oxide. Crystal formation varies, isometric in cubes and pyritohedrons, rarely as octohedrons. Also granular, massive, fibrous, stalactitic, and mammillary. Pyrite is found in many different rocks, and in hydrothermal veins. Localities in the U.S. include Utah, Illinois, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Large amounts of Pyrite may be found in Peru, and stunning specimens can be found in Spain. Commonly known as “fool’s gold.”

Metaphysical Properties: Stone of protection. Wards off negative energy and physical danger. Stimulates intellect, enhances memory.

Corresponding Astrological sign: Leo Chakra: 3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus, represents physical perfection

#IP-9 Orbicular Iron Pyrite Concretion
$264.00

Orbicular Iron Pyrite Concretion specimen, in shale matrix. From Yunnan Province, China. total length of specimen is 9.25 inches long, pyrite concretion is 2.25 inches long. 4.4 pounds in weight.Exhibits nicely formed concentric circles of pyrite.This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-5 Iron Pyrite Sphere
$220.00

Iron Pyrite Sphere from Peru. 4 inches in diameter, 2.39 pounds in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-7 Iron Pyrite Ammonite
$176.00

Solid Iron Pyrite, carved into an Ammonite shape. 4.25 inches long, 2.13 pounds in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-17 Iron Pyrite with Quartz specimen
$158.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Peru. 5 inches long, 1.37 pounds in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-18 Iron Pyrite with Quartz specimen
$98.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Peru. 4.25 inches long, 0.70 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-16 Iron Pyrite Sphere
$56.00

Iron Pyrite Sphere. 2.25 inches in diameter, 1.03 pounds in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-10 Iron Pyrite specimen
$48.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Huanzala, Peru. 1.5 inches long, 0.32 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-2 Orbicular Iron Pyrite Concretion
$48.00

Orbicular Iron Pyrite Concretion specimen, from Yunnan Province, China. 2.75 inches long, 0.42 pound in weight.Exhibits nicely formed concentric circles of pyrite.This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-11 Iron Pyrite specimen
$39.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Huanzala, Peru. 2 inches long, 0.32 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-12 Iron Pyrite specimen
$33.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Huanzala, Peru. 1.8 inches long, 0.19 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-13 Iron Pyrite specimen
$12.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Huanzala, Peru. 1.75 inches long, 0.13 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-14 Iron Pyrite specimen
$12.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Peru. 1.25 inches long, 0.15 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-15 Iron Pyrite specimen
$12.00

Iron Pyrite specimen from Peru. 1.5 inches long, 0.12 pound in weight. This is a one-of-a-kind item - you will receive the actual item in photo. Once sold, it is gone.

#IP-8 Iron Pyrite
$4.95

Small Iron Pyrite Cube from Spain. About 0.80-0.85 inch in size. See additional images to see relative size and backside where it was originally attached to the matrix. Each one unique. sold by the each.