4" Pyrite Obelisk DV083 gwindel and most of the sides

and most of the sides have been polished except for the back

and exceptional crystal quality

This amazing piece features a secondary crystal and a fully self-healed termination on the bottom

This mineral owes its characteristic black color to the presence of iron impurities within its crystal structure

4" Pyrite Obelisk DV083 gwindel and most of the sidesPyrite Obelisk Approx. Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 237 grams Locality: Peru 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. Sometimes oxidization of the pyrite will cause a brown or iridescent film to form on the