{"product_id":"pyrite-skull-ref-0392","title":"Pyrite Skull Ref: 0392","description":"\u003cp\u003ePyrite, widely known as \"fool's gold,\" is a brassy yellow iron sulphide mineral (FeS₂) with a brilliant metallic lustre. Its name comes from the Greek word \u003cem\u003epyr\u003c\/em\u003e (fire), because it creates sparks when struck against steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Physical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron disulphide (FeS₂, roughly 46% iron and 54% sulfur)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale (it can scratch glass, unlike real gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often forms striking geometric cubes, octahedrons, or pyritohedron's with striated faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePyrite vs. Real Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness \u0026amp; Brittleness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyrite is hard and brittle; real gold is soft, malleable, and dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real gold is frequently found inside or alongside pyrite deposits (auriferous pyrite), which is why they often occur in the same geological areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses and Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used in prehistoric times to strike fire and later utilized in early wheel-lock firearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Industry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasionally processed to extract associated trace metals like gold, copper, cobalt, or nickel, and used in producing sulphur dioxide and sulfuric acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectibles \u0026amp; Metaphysics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prized by mineral collectors for its sharp geometric shapes; in crystal healing and alternative practices, it is viewed as a symbol of wealth, energy, and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0392 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48849621024960,"sku":"0392","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260820_181039.jpg?v=1787211259","url":"https:\/\/www.kiwirocksandgems.com\/products\/pyrite-skull-ref-0392","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}