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Fool's Gold Pyrite Specimen
About the Item
Dramatic and substantial Pyrite specimen with brilliance and impressive architecture.
Commonly known as Fool’s Gold, named for it’s striking resemblance to gold itself.
Pyrite is so named from the Greek word for fire because it can create sparks for starting a fire when struck against metal or stone.
This piece, both striking in stature and form, is a real stand-out, decorative piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
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- Seller Location:Reepham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6737237891792
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