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Matrix with pyrite crystals, from Brosso, Turin, Italy

The origin of the name is Greek; pyrite derives from “pyr,” meaning fire.
In the past, due to its color, it was also known as “fool’s gold.”

This is a decidedly common mineral, composed of iron disulfide, with a golden color or tending toward pale yellow.

Dimensions: 12x9x4 cm
Weight: 315 g

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Matrice con cristalli di Pirite, proveniente da Brosso, Torino Italia

L’origine del nome è greca, pirite deriva infatti da “pyr”, il cui significato è fuoco.
In passato, per via del suo colore, era anche conosciuta come “oro degli stolti”. 

Si tratta di un minerale decisamente comune, formato da disolfuro di ferro e di colore dorato o tendente al giallo chiaro. 

Misure: 12x9x4cm
Peso: 315g

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Pyrite Crystals on matrix - Height: 4 cm - Width: 9 cm- 315 g - (1)

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Matrix with pyrite crystals from Brosso, Turin, Italy, featuring a single specimen weighing 315 g and measuring 12 × 9 × 4 cm.

Pyrite Crystals on matrix - Height: 4 cm - Width: 9 cm- 315 g - (1)

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Matrix with pyrite crystals from Brosso, Turin, Italy, featuring a single specimen weighing 315 g and measuring 12 × 9 × 4 cm.

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