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Chemical Formula: FeS2
Color: Brassy Yellow
Hardness: 6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity: 4.9 - 5.2
Pyrite is also called the "Fool's Gold", as it is very
similar in color, shape and habit to Gold. Pyrite is
well known for its crystal habit, hardness, streak,
luster and brittleness. Pyrite occurs in many
interesting shapes. It occurs in masses of very small
Pyritohedrons or cubes that create a glistening effect
when rotated in the light. It also occurs in large
cubes, either singular or inter-grown, with
striations.
With a beautiful luster and interesting crystals,
Pyrite is very common in the earth's crust . It leaves
a greenish-black streak while gold leaves a
golden-yellow one. It is used as an ornamental stone
and a popular stone for the amateur collector. It is
often used as gemstone by being faceted and polished
for uses as jewel in rings, necklaces, bracelets,
earrings etc.
The gemstone is found in the regions of Peru, Germany,
Russia, Spain, South Africa Bolivia, Italy, and
Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and
Missouri in USA.
