4" Pyrite Obelisk DV083 tourmaline and pronounced striations an both

and pronounced striations an both sides

particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Weight: 894 grams

forms in sedimentary rocks and hydrothermal veins

This lovely little specimen of Rhodochrosite from Peru has great color

4" Pyrite Obelisk DV083 tourmaline and pronounced striations an bothPyrite 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