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Take a look at this awesome golden pyrite crystal cluster with distinct striations across the faces of all of the crystals.  It has great color and excellent luster, making it easy to see why they call it fools gold.   This example is a high quality and stunning piece. As with all of our minerals no two pieces are alike, offering a truly one-of-a-kind gift for mineral collectors, Minecraft fans, geologists, and rockhounds alike. This cubic pyrite is from Huanzala Mine, Peru.  Pictured mounted on our 2” x 2” acrylic base and mounting putty, which is included with purchase. About Pyrite Pyrite, often referred to as "fool's gold" due to its striking resemblance to real gold, is a popular mineral among collectors.  It commonly forms in cubic crystals, though it can also manifest in octahedral and pyritohedral forms.  Well-formed cubic or octahedral pyrite crystals are particularly prized by collectors for their geometric perfection.  It has a metallic luster and a pale brass-yellow hue, which can sometimes exhibit a slightly greenish tint. Its reflective, shiny surface makes it visually appealing and easily distinguishable.  Overall, pyrite's aesthetic appeal, variety of forms, and widespread availability make it a fascinating and rewarding mineral for collectors of all levels.