Total Height (with stand): 20 cm
Width: 5 cm
Mineral: Pyrite (FeS₂)
Mounting: Individually crafted black display stand
A natural pyrite crystal matrix — a structurally expressive mineral specimen distinguished by clearly articulated cubic and multi-faceted crystal forms and a rich metallic luster. This formation demonstrates one of the most precise examples of crystalline geometry found in nature.
Historically known as “fool’s gold” due to its golden hue, pyrite is valued not for the association, but for the clarity of its crystal forms, the precision of its edges, and the quality of its surface reflection. In this specimen, the crystals have formed with remarkable structural discipline — approaching architectural precision.
Each crystal has grown naturally, maintaining symmetrical geometry and a unified growth direction. This is not a random aggregation, but a harmonious crystal field in which light refracts and reflects across its multi-planar structure, creating a dynamic and vibrant surface effect.
The matrix is intact and non-compositional — the crystals emerge from a primary geological base, preserving their authentic formation context. Such integrity is a key value criterion in the collectors’ market.
The aesthetic strength of this piece lies in the contrast between strict crystalline order and the natural mineral formation process. It is mineral architecture created by nature, where structure, mass, and light dynamics converge.
The individually crafted black stand gives the piece a gallery-level display presence. It emphasizes the vertical silhouette and transforms the mineral into a самостоятельный representational accent. (Wait we must fix Russian word mistakenly inserted? Actually not present here good.)
In the collectors’ mineral market, pyrite matrices of this quality are evaluated based on the clarity of crystal geometry, surface luster, structural integrity, and compositional balance. This specimen meets high collectible standards.
This is not merely a decorative mineral, but a material testament to precise crystallization processes — stable, enduring, and visually powerful fragment of geological history.
