Natural Pyrite Stone 13.60 Carat (14.95 Ratti) Oval Cabochon
SKU: NGTL2/23/325702
Delivery to the United States: ₹3,800 by India Post International Speed Post (EMS), 7–15 business days. Import duties, if any, are paid by the recipient.
Gemstone & Physical Specifications
Details of this stone, with the standard gemological properties of its species.
- Weight
- 13.60 Carat (≈ 14.95 Ratti)
- Shape / Cut
- Oval Cabochon
- Color
- Brassy Pale Gold
- Species / Mineral
- Natural Pyrite
- Refractive Index (R.I.)
- Opaque (Metallic Reflection)
- Fluorescence
- Inert
- Certification Lab
- Naman Gem Testing Lab (ISO 9001:2015 Certified)
- Dimensions
- 14 x 10 x 6 mm
- Treatment
- Un-Heated & Un-Treated
- Transparency / Clarity
- Opaque
- Hardness
- 6.0 - 6.5
- Specific Gravity (S.G.)
- 4.95 - 5.10
- Conclusion / Identification
- Natural Pyrite
- Certificate / Report No.
- NGTL2/23/325702
Detailed Product Description
This Natural Pyrite Stone weighs 13.60 carat (14.95 ratti) and measures 14 x 10 x 6 mm, an oval cabochon of brassy pale gold colour with a metallic lustre. It is Un-Heated & Un-Treated, and comes with a lab report from Naman Gem Testing Lab, which identifies it as natural pyrite.
Pyrite, long called fool's gold, is an iron disulfide mineral (FeS2) that grows in cubic crystals. It is opaque, with a mirror-like metallic lustre and a brassy yellow tone, and it is much harder and more brittle than gold.
Appearance
This oval cabochon has a reflective metallic surface with a brassy tone that shifts between pale yellow and grey as the light moves. Pyrite is heavy for its size, so even a small stone feels solid in the hand. Tiny natural pits or fine lines can show on close inspection; they are natural character of the mineral. The photos show its true tone, so you can see exactly what you are choosing.
Traditional Use
Buyers usually choose pyrite for its brassy, metallic lustre; it sits outside the Navratna and has no planet in classical Jyotish.
Care
Pyrite is easy to look after: keep it dry and it keeps its bright metallic lustre, because moisture and humidity can oxidise it. Wipe it with a dry, soft cloth and store it in a dry pouch or box, apart from harder gems. Skip washing, soaking and steam or ultrasonic cleaners, take pyrite jewellery off before bathing or swimming, and keep it away from perfume and household chemicals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyrite real gold?
No. Pyrite is an iron disulfide mineral (FeS2), not gold. Its brassy metallic lustre earned it the nickname fool's gold, but it is much harder and more brittle than gold and far lighter: its specific gravity is about 5, against about 19.3 for gold.
Is this Pyrite Stone natural?
Yes. Your lab report from Naman Gem Testing Lab identifies it as natural pyrite and records its weight of 13.60 carat (14.95 ratti), size of 14 x 10 x 6 mm, colour and shape, all shown in the specifications above.
Can Pyrite get wet?
It is best kept dry, and that is easy: take pyrite jewellery off before washing or bathing, and wipe it dry at once if it gets wet. Moisture and damp air can slowly oxidise pyrite and dull its surface.
How should I clean and store my Pyrite stone?
Wipe it gently with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Store it in a dry box or pouch, with a silica-gel sachet if the air is humid, and keep it away from liquids, perfume and chemicals.
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