2.2" Serpentine and Pyrite Sphere with Stand TU599 azurite New Mexico

New Mexico

The bottom is self-healed and the sides have great striations and etching typical of quartz from this area

Perfect as a centerpiece in mineral collections or as a distinctive decorative accent

Weight: 478 grams

2.2" Serpentine and Pyrite Sphere with Stand TU599 azurite New MexicoSerpentine and Pyrite Sphere Approx. Diameter: 2. 2" Approx. Weight: 253 g Includes wood sphere stand From Peru, this beautiful serpentine sphere features bright gold inclusions of pyrite. Often referred to as "Fool's Gold", pyrite, or iron pyrite, is composed of Iron Sulfide. Its name is derived from the Greek word "pyr", or "fire". Pyrite is enjoyed by many because of its lustrous gold sheen, but sometimes appears in a yellow gray or gray color.