Gilded Bloom Pyrite
Gilded Bloom Pyrite
Description
This pyrite specimen features naturally formed rosette clusters commonly referred to as pyrite flowers. The tightly packed metallic crystals create a sculptural, almost floral surface with strong texture and depth, giving the piece a refined yet organic presence. Well-defined pyrite flower formations like this are prized by collectors for their complexity and symmetry.
Pyrite flowers form when iron and sulfur crystallize in radiating clusters under specific hydrothermal conditions. Rather than growing as single cubic crystals, the mineral develops outward in layered, petal-like groupings as conditions fluctuate during formation, resulting in the distinctive rosette structure seen here.
Pyrite is often associated with confidence, vitality, and protection. It is valued for its grounding energy and is frequently chosen for spaces that benefit from strength, focus, and a sense of stability.
Dimensions
- Approx. 5.3 × 2.8 inches
- Weight - 0.42 kg
Details
Mineral: Pyrite
Origin: Peru
Formation: Natural pyrite rosettes (flower formation)
Colour: Metallic gold
Finish: Natural
Condition: Natural crystal growth and surface features consistent with formation
Note
All crystals and ceramic works offered by Atelier Lithic are inherently unique. Variations in size, colour, surface texture, and form are natural and should be expected.
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