Pyrite Cube Cubic Crystals on Matrix Specimen 10.5cm 600g 1 lb 5.2 oz Spain

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Pyrite Cube Cubic Crystals on Matrix Specimen 10.5cm 600g 1 lb 5.2 oz Spain SearchDescriptionA beautiful display of glistening pyrite cubes in matrix. These have a beautiful shiny metallic luster with minor oxidation. There are nine cubes visible, on top of or peeking out of the matrix. The largest cube is 15mm across.This beautiful specimen is from the Victoria Mine, Navajun, La Rioja, Spain. #100Physical Characteristics:Color is brassy yellow. Luster is metallic. Transparency: Crystals are opaque. Crystal System is isometric; bar 3 2/m Crystal Habits include the octahedron and pyritohedron (a dodecahedron with pentagonal faces) and crystals with combinations of these forms.Cleavage is very indistinct. Fracture is conchoidal. Hardness is 6 - 6.5 Specific Gravity is approximately 5.1+ (heavier than average for metallic minerals) Streak is greenish black. Other Characteristics: Brittle, striations on cubic faces caused by crossing of pyritohedron with cube.Dimensions: 4 3/16" x 3 15/16" x 2" (105mm x 100mm x 50mm) at widest pointsMetaphysical Attributes:Pyrite enhances intelligence, mental stability, logic, analysis, creativity, memory, and psychic development. It can help you tap your own latent mental talents and abilities. Pyrite is a powerful protection stone, and is very grounding.International and multiple item buyers: please read more