Satyamani Natural Energized Pyrite Beads 12 mm (Set of 5 pc.) is a healing mineral, found in a wide variety on Earth which occurs in pale golden color and often considered as Fool
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Chemical Formula |
FeS2 |
Composition |
Iron sulfide, sometimes containing small amounts of cobalt, nickel, silver, and gold |
Color |
Yellowish gray to gray. Some specimens oxidize and form a yellow-brown or iridescent film on exposedcrystal faces. |
Streak |
Black with a slightly green tinge |
Hardness |
6 - 6.5 |
Crystal System |
Isometric |
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Crystal Forms |
Pyrite can form in extremely well-crystallized examples of cubes, pyritohedrons, and octahedrons. Combinations of these forms also occur. An icosahedron formed from a combination of an octahedron and pyritohedron is also known. Pyrite crystals frequently form penetration twinning, especially in thecubic form. Cubes are sometimes elongated in rectangular form. Also occurs massive, radiating, grainy,flaky, drusy, mammilary, encrusting, nodular, tuberose, fibrous, in concretions, and as groups of small crystals. Pyrite crystals are frequently striated. |
Transparency |
Opaque |
Specific Gravity |
4.9 - 5.2 |
Luster |
Metallic |
Cleavage |
None |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Tenacity |
Brittle |
Other ID Marks |
Some specimens develop a yellow-brown film on crystal faces. |
In Group |
Sulfides; Simple Sulfides |
Striking Features |
Hardness, color, well shaped crystals, heaviness, and streak |
Environment |
Pyrite forms in all types of environments. |
Rock Type |
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic |
Popularity (1-4) |
1 |
Prevalence (1-3) |
1 |
Demand (1-3) |
2 |
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