{"product_id":"cubic-pyrite-on-quartz-from-spruce-ridge-washington-108-7g-natural-mineral-specimen","title":"Cubic Pyrite on Quartz from Spruce Ridge, Washington – 108.7g Natural Mineral Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite on Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Spruce Ridge, Washington, featuring sharply formed cubic Pyrite crystals set against a contrasting Quartz matrix. This 108.7 gram specimen measures 58 × 50 × 39 mm and offers strong geometric form, metallic luster, and a classic Pacific Northwest mineral association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of reflective Pyrite cubes and crystalline Quartz makes this specimen a strong choice for mineral collectors, display cases, geology enthusiasts, and crystal collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite is an iron sulfide mineral recognized for its metallic luster, brassy-gold color, and distinctive cubic crystal habit. It commonly forms sharp cubes and other geometric crystals, making well-formed specimens especially appealing to collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FeS₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Isometric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metallic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass-yellow to golden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is a silicon dioxide mineral known for its durability, glassy luster, and wide range of natural crystal formations. It frequently occurs as a matrix mineral for other species, creating visually distinctive combination specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent to opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyrite on Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spruce Ridge, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 108.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58 × 50 × 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cubic Pyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural mineral specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with confidence, motivation, protection, abundance, and focused action. It is often used symbolically for strengthening willpower and encouraging a practical, grounded mindset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly associated with clarity, focus, intention, and energy amplification. Many crystal enthusiasts pair Quartz with other minerals because it is traditionally believed to enhance their symbolic properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68061979902083,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0856_1.jpg?v=1792899345","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/cubic-pyrite-on-quartz-from-spruce-ridge-washington-108-7g-natural-mineral-specimen","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}