4.5" Pyrite Obelisk DV070 size 9 This gemstone is often cut

This gemstone is often cut into cabochons

During a new expedition in 2005

which is a variety of microcrystalline quartz

Dimensions: 2

4.5" Pyrite Obelisk DV070 size 9 This gemstone is often cutPyrite Obelisk Approx. Dimensions: 4. 5 x 1. 25 x 1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 340 grams Locality: Peru Pyrite Often referred to as "Fool's Gold", pyrite, or iron pyrite, is composed of Iron Sulfide. Its name is derived from the Greek word "pyr", or "fire". Pyrite is enjoyed by many because of its lustrous gold sheen, but sometimes appears in a yellow gray or gray color. Sometimes oxidization of the pyrite will cause a brown or iridescent film to form