{"product_id":"natural-golden-pyrite-sun-dollar-sunburst-radial-mineral-specimen-102-grams-3-5-x-3-25-nc8020","title":"Natural Golden Pyrite Sun Dollar Sunburst Radial Mineral Specimen 102 Grams 3.5 x 3.25 \" #NC8020","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome mineral formations look almost too perfectly designed to be natural. This beautiful \u003cspan\u003eGolden Pyrite Sun Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e is one of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as a Pyrite Sun or Miner's Dollar, these unusual flattened formations display intricate crystals radiating outward in a spectacular sunburst pattern. Their distinctive disc-like shape and metallic golden-bronze color make them especially appealing to mineral collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular specimen measures approximately 3.5 inches across and weighs 102 grams. Its surface features beautiful radial crystal growth, with fine natural striations and a lovely metallic luster. One of its most interesting details is the smaller circular growth pattern within the larger formation, creating an additional focal point in the natural sunburst design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fascinating geology behind the Pyrite Sun Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese formations are wonderful examples of how geological conditions influence crystal growth. Classic Pyrite Suns, particularly those found in the shale deposits of Sparta, Illinois, developed in confined spaces between sedimentary layers. With vertical growth restricted by the surrounding material, pyrite crystals spread outward horizontally, producing these remarkable flattened, radial discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a natural sunburst formation with intricate crystalline details that can never be exactly duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI personally hand-selected this piece from boxes of similar material in Tucson. Its beautiful golden color, distinctive radial structure, and unusual secondary circular growth feature made it one that caught my eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to a mineral collection, an eye-catching display specimen, or a special gift for someone who appreciates unusual natural formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Pyrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector name: Pyrite Sun Dollar \/ Miner's Dollar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Natural radial sunburst disc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 102 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 3.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Golden bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Flattened circular disc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: NC8020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical associations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrite has traditionally been associated with abundance, confidence, motivation, and protection. Often called Fool's Gold, this striking mineral is appreciated not only for its symbolic associations but also for its remarkable natural formations and metallic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"agrainofsand-usa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51719929331879,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5744\/6311\/files\/Close-upofgoldenbronzepyritesunburstcrystalsshowingintricateradialgrowthanddistinctivecircularpattern..jpg?v=1793481168","url":"https:\/\/agrainofsand.com\/products\/natural-golden-pyrite-sun-dollar-sunburst-radial-mineral-specimen-102-grams-3-5-x-3-25-nc8020","provider":"agrainofsand-usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}