{"product_id":"raw-pyrite-crystal-stone","title":"Raw pyrite crystal stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePyrite is commonly referred to as “fool’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/minerals\/gold\/\"\u003egold\u003c\/a\u003e.” Although much lighter than gold, its brassy colour and relatively high density misled many novice prospectors. Its name is derived from the Greek word pyr, meaning “fire,” because it emits sparks when struck by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/minerals\/iron\/\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e. It is opaque and pale silvery yellow when fresh, turning darker and tarnishing with exposure to oxygen. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUN FACT: Pyrite has a high melting point of around 1,070 Celsius. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks-2-2\/igneous-rocks\/\"\u003eIgneous rocks\u003c\/a\u003e: Pyrite can be found in igneous rocks, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/granite\/\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/igneous-rocks\/intrusive-igneous-rocks\/gabbro\/\"\u003egabbro\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/basalt\/\"\u003ebasalt\u003c\/a\u003e, particularly in hydrothermal veins and disseminated throughout the rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSedimentary rocks: Pyrite is commonly found in sedimentary rocks, such as shale,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/sandstone\/\"\u003esandstone\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/sedimentary-rocks\/limestone\/\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/a\u003e, as nodules, concretions, or disseminated grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetamorphic rocks: Pyrite can be present in metamorphic rocks, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/metamorphic-rocks\/schist\/\"\u003eschist\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/metamorphic-rocks\/gneiss\/\"\u003egneiss\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/rocks\/metamorphic-rocks\/slate\/\"\u003eslate\u003c\/a\u003e, formed through the metamorphism of existing sedimentary rocks or other pyrite-containing minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrothermal veins: Pyrite can occur in hydrothermal veins associated with various types of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/geology-branches\/mining-geology\/mineral-deposit\/\"\u003eore deposits\u003c\/a\u003e, including gold,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/minerals\/copper\/\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/a\u003e, and lead-zinc deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoal deposits: Pyrite is often associated with coal deposits, where it forms as a result of organic matter decomposition and subsequent mineralization. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pyrite is composed of iron (Fe) and sulfuric (S) atoms in a 1:2 ratio, with two sulfuric atoms for every one iron atom. Its chemical formula is FeS2, indicating that it consists of an iron atom bonded to two sulfuric atoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pyrite crystallizes in the cubic system and belongs to the isometric crystal class. It has a distinctive cubic or octahedral crystal shape, with a brassy-yellow to pale-gold colour and a metallic luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pyrite has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geologyscience.com\/geology\/mineral-hardness-and-the-mohs-scale\/\"\u003eMohs scale\u003c\/a\u003e, which means it is relatively hard and can scratch glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The density of pyrite is around 4.8 to 5.0 g\/cm^3, which is relatively heavy compared to many other minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pyrite is weakly magnetic, meaning it can be attracted to a magnet. However, its magnetic properties are typically not very strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pyrite is relatively inert and does not easily react with water or most acids. However, it can slowly oxidize in the presence of oxygen and water, forming sulfuric acid and iron oxide minerals, which can result in the formation of acid mine drainage in certain environments. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Crystal Healing Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49822770659675,"sku":"54399979284639","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8683\/9899\/files\/20240718_184619.jpg?v=1736027834","url":"https:\/\/crystalhealingvibe.co.uk\/products\/raw-pyrite-crystal-stone","provider":"Crystal Healing Vibe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}