{"product_id":"pyrite-and-quartz-crystal-specimen-spruce-ridge-washington-45-6g","title":"Pyrite and Quartz Crystal Specimen – Spruce Ridge, Washington, 45.6g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite and Quartz crystal specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Spruce Ridge, Washington shows an excellent example of Pyrite growing after Quartz, with metallic Pyrite partially enveloping the Quartz points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between bright metallic Pyrite and the lighter Quartz crystal structure gives this specimen strong visual interest and clear mineralogical character. Weighing 45.6 grams and measuring 36 × 31 × 29 mm, it is a compact collector specimen suited for mineral displays, cabinets, and geological 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 with a metallic luster and brassy-gold color. It commonly forms in cubic, pyritohedral, and massive habits and is often associated with Quartz and other sulfide minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FeS₂\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 Brassy yellow to gold\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 well-defined crystal points. In this specimen, Quartz serves as the earlier crystal growth, with Pyrite forming afterward and partially covering the Quartz points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂\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\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 45.6 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36 × 31 × 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyrite with Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyrite growing after and enveloping Quartz points\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 commonly associated with confidence, motivation, protection, abundance, and focused energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often associated with clarity, intention, amplification, and spiritual awareness. Many crystal enthusiasts believe Quartz can strengthen the energetic qualities of minerals found with it.\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":67919840477315,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0820_1.jpg?v=1792195752","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/pyrite-and-quartz-crystal-specimen-spruce-ridge-washington-45-6g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}