Pyrite Crystal - Height: 12 cm- 892 g

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A crystal pyrite specimen from Java, Indonesia, weighing 892 g and 12 cm high, with well-formed cubic crystals and a 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
892 g
Origin (region/city)
Java
Country of origin
Indonesia
Height
12 cm
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