NO RESERVE. Gold PYRITE on Black MATRIX from FINLAND Lapland Specimen - Height: 4 cm - Width: 5.5 cm- 63 g

Pyrite, commonly called 'fool's gold' due to its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue, often forms striking cubic crystals. This specimen from Finnish Lapland features pyrite lustrously contrasting with a black matrix, adding aesthetic and geological interest. Pyrite crystallizes in the isometric system, frequently displaying sharp cubes and occasionally more complex shapes. Renowned both for its beauty and its role as a common sulfide mineral in various ore deposits, it is a favorite among collectors. Finnish mineral specimens from Lapland are notable for their purity and crystal form. Such examples are prized for display, study, and as part of mineral collections highlighting earth’s mineral diversity and the crystalline perfection of sulfides.