This ring features a natural pyrite stone set in sterling silver. Pyrite, commonly known as “fool’s gold,” is an iron sulfide mineral recognized for its metallic luster and brassy-gold color.
Details:
- Mineral: Pyrite (FeS₂)
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Appearance: Metallic gold-colored surface with natural crystalline texture
- Formation: Forms in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, often alongside quartz
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 6–6.5; metallic luster; brittle with a greenish-black streak
- Educational Value: Demonstrates sulfide mineral formation, crystal structure, and metallic mineral properties
This pyrite ring combines geological interest with a striking metallic appearance suitable for wearable design.
