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Pyrite Stone

Quick Facts on Pyrite Stone

Chemical Formula :FeS2
Mineral :Chalcedony
Color :Brassy Yellow
Hardness :6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity :4.9 - 5.2
Pyrite Stone Pyrite is also called the "Fool's Gold", as it is very similar in color, shape and habit to Gold. Pyrite is well known for its crystal habit, hardness, streak, luster and brittleness. Pyrite occurs in many interesting shapes. It occurs in masses of very small Pyritohedrons or cubes that create a glistening effect when rotated in the light. It also occurs in large cubes, either singular or inter-grown, with striations.
With a beautiful luster and interesting crystals, Pyrite is very common in the earth's crust . It leaves a greenish-black streak while gold leaves a golden-yellow one. It is used as an ornamental stone and a popular stone for the amateur collector. It is often used as gemstone by being faceted and polished for uses as jewel in rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc.

The gemstone is found in the regions of Peru, Germany, Russia, Spain, South Africa Bolivia, Italy, and Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri in USA.




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