Pyrite Crystal Qualities

Quinoa Quality

Quinoa is of the lowest and cheapest quality. It’s a Pyrite with many small drusy, covered with the smallest crystals of around 1 mm in size (similar to sand grains or the name-giving quinoa seed).

We generally recommend our clients NOT to buy products made from quinoa. They just don’t look good.

Chispa (Spark) Pyrite Quality

Chispa (also called “Spark”) is a competitive option of Pyrite for the smaller purse. The crystals on these clusters do vary in size from 1 mm to 3 mm. Chispa is the most common quality used for crystal carvings.

Many do use it for jewelry, too. However, we do only recommend this in combination with top-quality polish, or in case of crystal surfaces for small cabs and jewelry.

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Cocada Pyrite Quality

Big crystals that vary in size between 6 mm and 1 cm.

Cubes

Crystal size 2 a 5 cm. This size class and higher is commonly sold as a crystal collector’s piece. Polished pieces with this crystal size are rare and unique luxury pieces.

Grains

Grains can be used for jewelry and, when put into resin, for furniture and other objects.

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Warning: Only work with Peruvian Dealers you can trust in

It is an unwritten marketing law, not to talk badly about the competition. However, as an ethically minded business, we have no other choice than to make you aware of a few facts:

There are a number of international wholesalers (especially from India and China – no offense intended), who believe that the kilo price for bulk pyrite can be negotiated further down and they implement fierce negotiating pressure on providers like us. But there is a limit to all negotiations. To comply with so-called “best prices” and still make a profit, Peruvian sellers have developed several methods to save money and cheat on their clients.

The following practices are commonplace:

Save money on cleaning: Pyrite comes from the mine very dirty and has to be passed through several cleaning steps in different acids. The same is true for carved products. The carving process is very dirty and all objects have to be cleaned when finished. Only a good cleaning process will ensure that the pyrite stays shiny for a long time. Dealers save money by:

• using watered down weaker acids
• make fewer cleaning steps and clean superficially
• dont let the crystals dry out sufficient time after the cleaning process

All this will result in a cheaper price, but your pyrite will get dull and dark after only a few months.

Save money by upgrading low-quality crystals: Dealers for example use quinoa quality, mix in a small percentage of chispa (spark) pyrite, and sell the entire lot as 100% spark pyrite.

Save even more money, by mixing in toxic pyrite: Pyrite from Peru should always come from Huanzala mine which is the pyrite with the least amount of toxic arsenic.

Be Aware of Toxic Pyrite

There are Peruvian companies, that do mix Pyrite from Trujillo province or from Morococha mine with real Huanzala pyrite and then sell the entire lot as Huanzala pyrite.

Such pyrite has a very high content of arsenic and is a toxic material, that may put the health of your clients at risk.

At first glance, objects may look the same as Huanzala pyrite. However, you can easily distinguish both: Have a look at unpolished parts. While Huanzala pyrite has a clean golden color, Trujillo pyrite shows black patches.

After just a few months, the shine of the pyrite will disappear and the material will blacken. This material is not only a danger to health it will also lead to complaints from your clients and damage your companies’ image.

In Gemrock Peru we do NOT engage in such practices:

• We sell 100% quinoa or 100% chispa – no mixes allowed. In the rare case that a wholeseller insists on a lower price we can offer mixes, but in this case we do declare in full transparency how many percent of each quality is mixed in.
• We never sell toxic pyrite
• We never compromise on cleaning.

Useful Information:

If you want to learn how to avoid scams when buying cabochons and jewelry, read our “Pyrite Gemstone Quality Standard“

If you want to learn how to appreciate the value of Crystal Specimens have a look at our video “Absolutely all about Pyrite“.

Wholesale:

Pyrite specimens, cabochons, carved products, and jewelry:

Register your crystal shop or jewelry shop for a wholesale account with Gemrock in any registration box on any of the pages on this website.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pyrite

How to avoid being scammed when buying Pyrite cabs and jewelry?

If you want to learn how to avoid scams when buying cabochons and jewelry, read our “Pyrite Gemstone Quality Standard“

If you want to learn how to appreciate the value of Crystal Specimens have a look at our video “Absolutely all about Pyrite“.

Can I wear Pyrite Jewelry while bathing?

No! No water activities! It contains iron, which can oxidize when exposed to water for long periods. Avoid wearing your ring, pendant, or bracelet while swimming or showering.

Is pyrite toxic to skin?

Who should not wear the Pyrite stone?

Is pyrite toxic to humans?

The stone is included on lists of toxic minerals because it might contain small amounts of arsenic. Yes, it can contain some arsenic, but since the crystal is not soluble in water or hydrochloric acid, it poses no risks when handled.

As a decorative item, it is quite safe to have in the home. When exposed to humid air, pyrite reacts with oxygen and water to create iron sulfide (the rust), corrosive sulfuric acid, and harmful sulfur dioxide gas. However, the amount is so small that no health risk can be expected.

In jewelry, it is not dangerous when set in Silver or gold to avoid direct skin contact.

The iron sulfate content of the pyrite can cause skin irritation; people with delicate skin conditions should carry it in a silver or gold setting and avoid direct contact with the skin.

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Pyrite Metaphysical Properties?

Is Pyrite good for Money?

Note: We do not adhere to any religion or faith-based belief system. We are not affirming that the following information is a fact. We are just citing available information on the internet. The following does not represent our opinion.

In Spiritually, it is associated with grounding and protection. It is said to be a powerful protection stone that shields and protects against all forms of negative vibrations and/or energy, working on the physical, etheric, and emotional levels.

It is supposed to stimulate the intellect and enhance memory, helping to recall relevant information when needed.

Some believe it creates a shield of energy around the user, guarding against negative influences and energies.

It is said to help balance the Throat Chakra and Heart Chakra. It helps to improve your focus, clarity, strength, energy, willpower, and confidence

Fool’s Gold is believed by some to possess metaphysical properties that can attract wealth, prosperity, and abundance. It is often associated with the energy of money and is thought to stimulate the flow of wealth and opportunities.

Healing Properties: Believed to promote physical wellness, it is said to support the circulatory and respiratory systems and protect against environmental pollutants. (We would say you should abstain from junk food, eat healthy, make sport, and live an overall healthy life-style to obtain such benefits.)

Feng Shui: Where is the best place to put pyrite?

You should place Fools Gold in the leftmost corner of your home, which is your prosperity space on the Feng Shui map. As you walk in your front door, point your hand to the left corner of your home. This is the ideal spot to place it. When you stand at your bedroom door, the far left corner that you can see is the wealth corner. You can also place it in your workplace or home office to amplify good vibes.

What is Pyrite used for?

Is Pyrite useful for anything?

It remains in commercial use for the production of sulfur dioxide, for use in such applications as the paper industry, and in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.

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