Description
Genuine Grade A Rainbow Pyrite – Mansehra Province KPK Pakistan
This Grade A Rainbow Pyrite is a genuine natural crystal specimen from Mansehra Province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. Carefully selected for its striking iridescent surface and crystal quality, this piece displays the metallic brilliance and vibrant colour play that make rainbow pyrite highly collectible. The photograph provided shows the exact specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and scale details.
This crystal includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming its authenticity and mineral classification.
Mineral Species & Scientific Classification
Mineral Name: Pyrite
Chemical Formula: FeS₂ (Iron Sulfide)
Mineral Class: Sulfide
Crystal System: Isometric (Cubic)
Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale
Lustre: Metallic
Streak: Greenish-black to brownish-black
Pyrite crystallises in the isometric crystal system and is commonly known for forming cubic crystals, pyritohedrons and massive granular aggregates. Its metallic gold colour has historically earned it the nickname “Fool’s Gold.”
Rainbow pyrite displays iridescent surface colours caused by thin-film oxidation. These microscopic oxidation layers on the crystal surface refract light, creating natural rainbow hues including blues, purples, greens and gold tones.
Geological Formation & Locality
Pyrite forms in a variety of geological environments, including hydrothermal veins, sedimentary deposits and metamorphic rocks. In hydrothermal systems, iron and sulfur-rich fluids move through fractures and cavities. When conditions are favourable, iron and sulfur combine to crystallise as pyrite.
The Mansehra region in KPK, Pakistan is known for producing high-quality mineral specimens from hydrothermal and metamorphic environments. The geological setting includes mineralised zones associated with tectonic activity, providing ideal conditions for sulfide mineral formation.
Rainbow iridescence develops naturally when surface oxidation interacts with light. This is not artificial colouring but a thin surface effect formed through natural chemical processes.
Crystal Habit & Iridescent Features
This Grade A specimen showcases the metallic structure and surface colour variation characteristic of rainbow pyrite.
Notable features may include:
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Metallic gold base colour
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Natural iridescent rainbow surface tones
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Cubic or crystalline growth patterns
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Reflective metallic lustre
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Sharp edges or natural crystal faces
The iridescence varies depending on lighting angle and intensity, creating dynamic colour shifts. Each specimen is unique due to natural oxidation patterns and crystal growth variations.
No artificial colouring or enhancement is implied; the rainbow effect is a naturally occurring surface phenomenon.
Collectibility, Display & Traditional Associations
Rainbow pyrite is highly valued by mineral collectors for its vivid surface colours and geometric crystal habit. This specimen is suitable for:
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Mineral and crystal collections
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Display cabinets
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Geological education
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Symbolic or spiritual practices
In various traditions, pyrite has been traditionally associated with abundance and protection in a spiritual sense. This listing focuses solely on mineralogical and geological characteristics.
The combination of metallic brilliance and iridescent colour makes this piece visually striking in any collection.
Authenticity & Presentation
This Grade A Rainbow Pyrite has been carefully selected for surface colour intensity, crystal form and overall quality. The image shown is of the exact specimen you will receive.
Included with your purchase is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming this is a genuine pyrite crystal from Mansehra Province, KPK Pakistan.
A distinctive example of iron sulfide crystallised in the isometric system and enhanced by natural iridescent oxidation, this authentic Rainbow Pyrite specimen combines metallic geometry, vibrant colour play and geological significance in one exceptional collector’s piece.
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