Pyrite Cluster Egg

$69.99

This finely crafted Pyrite Cluster Egg is a beautiful mineral specimen as an interesting decor piece or an exceptional gift for a mineral collector.

Naturally shimmering with a metallic luster, the pyrite crystals have been shaped into a smooth egg form, balancing natural mineral beauty with elegant design. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a desk, or as a conversation piece in modern interiors, this pyrite egg brings geological wonder into everyday spaces.

Pyrite Properties

  • Colour: Pale brass-yellow with a golden metallic sheen

  • Lustre: Metallic, highly reflective

  • Streak: Brass and green to brownish-black

  • Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale

  • Cleavage: Poor, indistinct

  • Crystal Habit: Cubic, octahedral, and pyritohedral forms occurring as clusters

  • Specific Gravity: 4.9–5.2, relatively heavy for its size

  • Chemical Composition: Iron sulfide (FeS₂)

Admired by minerals collectors for centuries, pyrite is also known as “Fool’s Gold” for its resemblance to the precious metal.

As an interior design feature or a unique gift, this pyrite egg combines natural crystal formation with a refined, sculptural shape, making it equally appealing to collectors and those seeking meaningful décor.

Dimensions: oval 50mm high x 40mm width 

Weight: 150g

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