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Often mistaken for gold, the mineral Iron Pyrite is crystalline in structure and has a pale yellow hue, it is also very heavy which is probably why it was often mistaken for gold. It is a favourite amongst rock collectors due to the amazing structure of its crystals and is commonly found throughout the world. My wife and I bought this specimen whilst on holiday in Lanzarote and we are still amazed by the sheer beauty of it’s crystals.
It gets its name from the Greek word pyro which means fire as it easily produces sparks when struck with a stone.
It is often used today in costume jewelry and is also claimed to have mystical properties as both earth and fire energies are captured within the pyrite stone.
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