Rainbow Pyrite Tanzanite and when exposed to the

and when exposed to the elements over a long period of time can change into the closely related malachite

which over the course of millions of years becomes solid while retaining the semitransparent yellowish hue of tree sap

521 million years old

with particularly high shine or uniquely shaped pieces prized by collectors

A relatively new and exciting addition to the mineral world

Rainbow Pyrite Tanzanite and when exposed to theThe famed fools gold, pyrite is an abundant sulfide mineral that despite some similarities can easily be distinguished from actual gold by its crystal form (typically cuboidal) and being much harder whereas gold is soft and malleable. Pyrite formations tend to be shiny and metallic, with particularly high shine or uniquely shaped pieces prized by collectors. Rainbow or peacock pyrite is a much rarer form of pyrite named for the unmistakable and