Pyrite

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What can I say about this gem? Pyrite is one of the most commonly known minerals in the world, though I can't say for sure if I've ever seen a faceted stone of this mineral before. The stone has the characteristic Pyrite color, and comes from of a very obscure locality. I purchased this stone directly from a gem trader in Burma, so I know it's genuine. It was difficult to accurately duplicate the color of the stone in the photos, but it is a cool gem, and would definitely fit a spot in an "opaque" stone collection. The stone has a "Round Cabochon" cut.