Lot # 71 - Pyrite

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time: 02-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 8:10:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

MrWhiskeysaurus

Auction has ended

Description :

What Pyrite Is

Pyrite is an iron sulfide mineral(FeS₂) and one of the most common metallic minerals on Earth. Its brassy color and bright reflectivity are what earned it the nickname.

What Stands Out in Your Specimen

  • Metallic lusterthat catches light from every angle

  • Sparkling, granular texturerather than large cubes

  • Brassy gold color, though sometimes with subtle silvery tones

  • Massive form, meaning it grew in a dense cluster rather than distinct crystals

Pyrite can form perfect cubes, octahedra, or pyritohedra, but it also appears in these glittering, compact masses—especially in sedimentary and metamorphic environments.

How It Forms

Pyrite develops in:

  • Hydrothermal veins

  • Sedimentary layers rich in organic material

  • Metamorphic rocks

  • Coal seams and shale beds

It often grows where sulfur and iron are abundant and oxygen is limited.

Why People Collect It

  • The shine is irresistible

  • It’s durable and displays well

  • It forms an incredible variety of shapes

  • It’s a classic teaching mineral for identifying metallic luster and sulfides


    Disclaimer: All gemstone and mineral descriptions are provided to the best of our ability based on visual assessment and available information. None of the stones in this auction have been GIA‑certified or professionally graded. The winning bidder is welcome to have any stone independently certified, graded, or appraised at their own expense. All items are sold as‑is.


Dimensions : 2-3 in L

Auction History

Highest bidder is MrWhiskeysaurus

Date Bid User
09-Mar-2026 7:56:57 PM $6.00 MrWhiskeysaurus
09-Mar-2026 2:29:56 PM $5.00 RLFox

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