This necklace features a natural pyrite pendant, showcasing the metallic luster and brassy-gold color characteristic of this iron sulfide mineral. Pyrite is commonly called “fool’s gold” due to its resemblance to gold.
Details:
- Material: Natural pyrite
- Pendant: Single natural pyrite specimen
- 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 pendant necklace combines the natural beauty of pyrite with a wearable design, highlighting the mineral’s distinctive appearance.
