Hematite-Coated Iridescent Pyrite - Intuitive Pick

Striking natural Pyrite specimens from the Borieva Mine in Bulgaria, featuring metallic cubic crystal growth with Hematite coating and beautiful iridescent flashes across the surface.

Each piece has its own character, with chunky geometric Pyrite formations, bright brassy-gold metallic lustre and areas of warm bronze, copper and reddish Hematite colouring. Some specimens also display subtle rainbow iridescence as the surface catches the light.

Geological Information

• Mineral: Pyrite with Hematite coating
• Composition: Iron sulphide (Pyrite – FeS₂) with iron oxide (Hematite – Fe₂O₃)
• Locality: Borieva Mine, Bulgaria
• Formation: Natural metallic crystal growth
• Hardness: Pyrite 6–6.5; Hematite 5–6.5 on the Mohs scale
• Finish: Natural / Raw

Pyrite commonly forms highly distinctive cubic and other geometric crystals due to its isometric crystal structure. These Bulgarian specimens are particularly eye-catching because areas of the Pyrite are coated with Hematite, introducing reddish, bronze and darker metallic tones alongside the classic brassy-gold Pyrite.

The combination of crystal structure, metallic lustre and surface coatings can also produce beautiful iridescent flashes when viewed from different angles.

Metaphysical Properties

Pyrite is traditionally associated with:

• Abundance and prosperity
• Confidence and motivation
• Protection and grounding
• Personal power and determination

Hematite is traditionally associated with grounding, stability and protection, making this mineral combination particularly popular for practices centred around confidence, boundaries and focused action.

Metaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.

Intuitive Pick

This listing is for one Hematite-coated Pyrite specimen. Eight pieces are available and your piece will be intuitively selected for you.

As these are completely natural mineral specimens, each varies in size, shape, crystal formation, Hematite coverage and iridescence. The photographs show examples from the available collection.