Rainbow Pyrite

Rainbow PyriteThe famed fools gold, pyrite is an abundant sulfide mineral that despite some similarities can easily be distinguished from actual gold by its crystal form (typically cuboidal) and being much harder whereas gold is soft and malleable. Pyrite formations tend to be shiny and metallic, with particularly high shine or uniquely shaped pieces prized by collectors. Rainbow or peacock pyrite is a much rarer form of pyrite named for the unmistakable and

From the Ordovician age

This naturally occurring form of relatively common pyrite remains highly sought after by collectors as a specimen or for use as a gem or in jewelry

They were recovered from deposits in Morocco and date back to the late Cretaceous Period

Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object

Due to its incredibly vivid and deep coloration

These incredible collector’s pieces – each one of a kind – feature massive semitransparent calcite crystals

accentuating the clear sea green of the superb quality crystals

Malachite is known for its deep green coloration

Measurement is of box

with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal

with box - 8

Kataoua formation