“Pyrite” is a 6x10” mineral art piece. Pyrite pieces mounted on board in a purpled glittered resin.

Pyrite, also called iron pyrite or fool’s gold, is a naturally occurring iron disulfide mineral. The name comes from the Greek word pyr, “fire,” because pyrite emits sparks when struck by metal. Pyrite is called fool’s gold; to the novice its colour is deceptively similar to that of a gold nugget. Nodules of pyrite have been found in prehistoric burial mounds, which suggests their use as a means of producing fire..

By Kerri Ann