Cubic Pyrite from Peru (7.2kg), brass base
PUMI2299-1
This "little stone" still weighs more than 7 kg! because it is indeed metal.Pyrite is a mineral composed of iron sulphide (FeS) and is often called "mad gold" because of its similarity with gold. It is relatively abundant in nature and is found in many parts of the world, including Peru. Pyrite usually crystallizes as cubes or cubic crystals, with well-defined edges and flat faces.
In addition to its aesthetic qualities, pyrite also has industrial uses. It is sometimes used in the production of sulphuric acid and as a source of sulphur in certain industrial processes.
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