Pyrite Crystal - Height: 8 cm- 168 g

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Pyrite crystal specimen from Java, Indonesia, weighing 168 g and measuring 8 cm in height, featuring well-defined cubic crystals with brassy-gold metallic luster.

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Beautiful cubic Pyrite specimen from Java Island, Indonesia, featuring well-defined natural crystals with sharp edges and a brilliant metallic luster.
This piece displays the classic cubic habit that makes pyrite so highly sought after by collectors. The crystals show clean geometric faces with excellent definition and a striking brassy-gold color. The reflective surfaces create a captivating play of light, enhancing the three-dimensional structure of the specimen.
Often referred to as “Fool’s Gold” due to its resemblance to gold, pyrite is an iron sulfide (FeS₂) known for its strong metallic shine and distinctive crystal formations. Specimens from Java Island are particularly appreciated for their sharp cubic development and aesthetic quality.

Beautiful cubic Pyrite specimen from Java Island, Indonesia, featuring well-defined natural crystals with sharp edges and a brilliant metallic luster.
This piece displays the classic cubic habit that makes pyrite so highly sought after by collectors. The crystals show clean geometric faces with excellent definition and a striking brassy-gold color. The reflective surfaces create a captivating play of light, enhancing the three-dimensional structure of the specimen.
Often referred to as “Fool’s Gold” due to its resemblance to gold, pyrite is an iron sulfide (FeS₂) known for its strong metallic shine and distinctive crystal formations. Specimens from Java Island are particularly appreciated for their sharp cubic development and aesthetic quality.

Details

Main mineral
Pyrite
Mineral form
Crystal
Weight
168 g
Origin (region/city)
Java
Country of origin
Indonesia
Height
8 cm
ItalyVerified
1937
Objects sold
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