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Rainbow Pyrite Rough

Rainbow pyrite occurs as a drusy coating fractures in clay-like nodules. The substrate is very soft, so stones cut from this material often have a backing glued to the stone. This also helps make the substrate more stable and creates a flat bottom for the cabochon. The top of cabochons cut from rainbow pyrite are the natural surface and not sanded or polished. Approximate Mohs hardness is 6 to 6.5, but the substrate is very soft.


Example of Rainbow Pyrite Cabs


 Item number: Pyrite2SK - Rainbow Pyrite Rough - $65.20
Locality: Russia


Nodule measures approximately
4-1/4" x 4" x 4" thick.

Weighs 3.26 lbs.


 Item number: Pyrite7SK - Rainbow Pyrite Rough - $26.00
Locality: Russia


Nodule measures approximately
4" x 3" x 2-3/8" thick.

Weighs 1.3 lbs.


 Item number: Pyrite11SK - Rainbow Pyrite Rough - $39.60
Locality: Russia


Six piece parcel

Weighs 1.98 lbs.


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