Pyrite Cab • AA • Rectangle • 28 mm

A testament to extraordinary artistry and refined vision made with solid pyrite. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. Solid Pyrite from Peru is the inner mass of big single pyrite crystals. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. The mirror-like polish is a unique feature achieved by our master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. Pyrite is very common and present in any country. However, when it comes to pyrite collectors’ crystals and pyrite for jewelry, Peruvian pyrite probably covers 90 % of the global market. In Peru, the best pyrite comes from the Huanzala mine. Pyrite is possibly the most underrated jewelry material. This is because most Pyrite jewelry is made from very low-quality material.

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• Color: Pyrite is called “Fool’s Gold” because it resembles gold to the untrained eye. Pyrite is a brassy yellow or pale gold opaque stone with a metallic luster and tones of yellow, brown, and grey. Peruvian Pyrite is golden.

• Origin: Huanzala Mine, Peru

• Crystal Form/Structure: Pyrite in Peru shows three main crystal shapes: cubic, octahedrons, and pyritohedrons. In fact, however, there are also up to 30 intermediary crystal shapes between those three.

• Hardness: 5-6.5 on the Mohs scale,

• Chakra: Its energies directly resonate with the solar plexus chakra that activates one's personal will.

• Astrological Sign: Leo.

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys from legal providers (paper trail). Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Pinolite by wiping it with a dry cloth. Do not expose Pyrite to water. As it contains iron, it will get dull and then blackish-dark.

• Authenticity Tips: Indian so-called “golden Pyrite”, often sold as bracelets, is fake