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PYRITE IN SHUNGITE

A striking natural pairing of metallic pyrite set within deep black shungite, this material contrasts high-lustre cubic formations against a matte carbon-rich matrix. The pyrite forms through hydrothermal processes, crystallising in sharp, geometric structures, while the shungite host is an ancient carbon-bearing rock known for its dense, uniform appearance. The interplay between reflective metal and dark grounding matrix gives each piece a bold, architectural presence.

CRYSTAL FACTS
• Composition: Iron sulfide (pyrite) within carbon-rich shungite
• Formation: Hydrothermal pyrite crystallisation within sedimentary carbonaceous host rock
• Hardness: ~6–6.5 (pyrite), ~3.5–4 (shungite) (Mohs scale)
• Structure: Cubic crystalline pyrite embedded in massive, compact matrix

CHAKRA: Root

STAR SIGN: Leo, Capricorn

LOCATION: Karelia region, Russia