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pyrite cubes

Pyrite, otherwise known as “fool’s gold,” is an iron sulfide compound with a cubic “crystal habit.” The crystal habit refers to the external shape of a crystal, and thus you can see the nigh-perfect cube in this particular sample. Not even nature gets it right all the time. ☺ Metaphysically, pyrite is known as a protective, shielding stone that is an excellent amulet against harm and danger

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Uploaded on July 23, 2014
Taken on July 22, 2014