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Pyrite Chunk aka Fool's Gold - small
This golden-hued mineral got its name for the Greek word pyr, which means "fire." Pyrite gemstones can be used to create sparks if it is struck against metal or another hard material. In fact, pieces of pyrite have been used in flintlock firearms to help produce the necessary spark. Pyrite gemstones were important to the production of sulfur and sulfuric acid, especially during the World War II era. Long before this use though, pyrite was valued by some Native American peoples as a healing stone. During the Victorian Age, pyrite was a favorite stone for creating carved rosettes, shoe buckles, rings and other decorative elements.
Due to pyrite's gold color, luster and high specific gravity, this gem can be mistaken for gold, hence this famous moniker: fool's gold. Pyrite is also quite similar to another gem called marcasite, however marcasite does not have the same brassy hue.Pyrite deposits can contain small amounts of other minerals or gems such as cobalt, nickel, silver and true gold.
- Country of Origin: Peru.
- Dimensions: 20mm to 30mm x 20mm (may vary)
- Weight: 30g to 60g (may vary)
- Price are per/stone.
Pyrite gemstones are fairly easy stones to keep clean. Simply use lukewarm soapy water and rinse. A soft cloth can also be used to restore luster, but it is not recommended to use anything that could leave scratches on the somewhat brittle surface of the stone. Do not steam, boil or clean in an ultrasonic machine. If cleaning pyrite jewelry with water, be sure to thoroughly dry any and all metal settings so as to prevent oxidation. Store pyrite stones and jewelry away from other materials to avoid marring the surface of the pyrite or causing scratches on less-hard materials.