SAMPLE OF SEVERAL MIRROR TYPE PYRITES IN THEIR MATRIX. VERY HIGH QUALITY OF THESE PIRITAS, BEING TOTALLY BRIGHT (MIRROR TYPE). PIECE FOR COLLECTORS.
Pyrite is a mineral that contains 53.5% sulfur, and 46.5% iron.
In most cases, Pyrite is solid, fine granular or globular. Insoluble in water.
Its name derives from fire, since when it touches it with other metals it emits sparks.
It is also known as "fool's gold" or "poor man's gold" because of its great resemblance.
