Mineral Type: Pyrite Crystal Cube on matrix # 12 Location: Logrono, Spain Size: 3/4″(cube itself ) Price: $ 9.00 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: This specimen has been formed naturally but the cube has been re-mounted on the rock.. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold. The color has also led to the nicknames brass, brazzle, and Brazil, primarily used to refer to pyrite found in coal Pyrite is the most common of the sulfide minerals. The name pyrite is derived from the Greek πυρίτης (puritēs), "of fire" or "in fire", in turn from πύρ (pur), "fire". In ancient Roman times, this name was applied to several types of stone that would create sparks when struck against steel;

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