{"product_id":"pyrite-crystal-with-rainbow-oxidation-spruce-ridge-washington-mineral-specimen-72-1g","title":"Pyrite Crystal with Rainbow Oxidation – Spruce Ridge, Washington Mineral Specimen, 72.1g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Spruce Ridge, Washington features distinctive rainbow oxidation across the metallic surface, creating flashes of iridescent color over the classic brassy-gold Pyrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 72.1 grams and measuring 30 × 29 × 26 mm, this specimen is a compact collector piece with strong visual contrast between the reflective crystal faces and colorful oxidation. Its Washington locality and unusual surface coloration make it well suited for mineral collectors, Pyrite enthusiasts, and natural crystal displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iron sulfide, 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 Brassy gold with rainbow oxidation\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 72.1 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 × 29 × 26 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural mineral specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite is an iron sulfide mineral known for its metallic luster and geometric crystal forms. Often called “fool’s gold,” Pyrite is valued by collectors for its reflective surfaces, cubic and pyritohedral habits, and distinctive brassy coloration. Rainbow oxidation can develop on the surface and produce blue, purple, green, and gold iridescent tones.\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 personal will. Many crystal enthusiasts use Pyrite as a grounding stone and as a symbol of prosperity, focus, and determined action.\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":67919738470531,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0816_1.jpg?v=1792194497","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/pyrite-crystal-with-rainbow-oxidation-spruce-ridge-washington-mineral-specimen-72-1g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}