Pyrite on Shungite Raw Layered Plate | Brazil South Africa

Pyrite on Shungite Raw Layered Plate | Brazil South AfricaThis new find from Brazil has stunningly lustrous cubic pyrite layered on carbon heavy Shungite. This combination has great contrast between the shining gold and matte black of the two minerals. 125 grams Pyrite is an iron sulfide mineral with a brass to yellow gold color and a bright metallic luster. It commonly forms cubic, octahedral, or pyritohedral crystals, often with striated faces. Historically, Pyrite was used as a source of sulfur for

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intriguing triangular formations

and is known for its striking purple coloration and resemblance to grape clusters

allowing for a deeper connection to the higher self

sunny hues are thanks to ferric iron impurities within the quartz

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glowing appearance that is caused by light diffraction within the mineral

5 on the Mohs scale

pyrite-rich deposits are mined for their gold content

Measurements: Stone - 590 grams

The crystals can be transparent or translucent

Aegirine is a dark greenish-black crystal commonly formed in alkali-rich volcanic areas and has a dull luster to its surface