Pyrite on Agate Ring, Size 14
Pyrite on Agate Ring
Size 14 ring cut from agate from Brazil with a natural growth of pyrite from Peru. The green-black background is matte and smooth, while the golden pyrite cubes sit irregularly within it. Their metallic faces catch the light, while the background does not reflect it; up close, you can see that each cube has its own, slightly different orientation. The two minerals fused together in a single piece and were cut that way.
Product details
- Stone: pyrite, agate - natural, hand-selected
- Stone color: gold-black
- Size: 14
- Setting: pyrite, agate, none
- Stone origin: pyrite - Peru, agate - Brazil
About the stone
This specimen is a natural fusion of two minerals: layered agate, a variety of chalcedony, and cubic pyrite crystals that have grown on it, composed of iron sulfide. This structure forms in rock cavities, where the two minerals crystallize one after the other. The dark, green-black agate base combined with golden, metallic pyrite creates an opaque whole with a unique arrangement of crystals. Find out more in the article Pyrite - Fool's Gold on our blog.
Care
Due to the presence of pyrite, avoid contact between the ring and water. Clean the stone only when dry, using a soft cloth. Store it in a soft pouch or a separate compartment of your jewelry box.
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