Shiny Pyrite Sun 3.35” Miner’s Dollar Crystal Fools Gold Sparta IL Gift H1888

Description: Pyrite Sunfrom Sparta, Illinois Item: H188-PS-6-dThe pictures you see here are of the item you will receive. Please email us with any questions and check out our eBay store.Subscribe to our newsletter to be informed when we list new inventory and offer discounts. Thank you and have fun shopping! Description Beautiful Shiny Pyrite Sun from Sparta Illinois. We are never sure if we will be able to find sources to resupply our inventory for these Pyrite suns. So, if you have always wanted one of these, do not wait or they will be gone at these prices. Great specimen for your collection or just to display in your home or at work. These make great gifts as well. This one has been cleaned on both sides. The specimen comes with a stand. Both sides of the specimen are shown in the photos. Check our other listings for more specimens in various sizes. Overall Size: 3.11” x 1.85” x 0.30”; 76 mm x 47 mm x 8 mm Overall Weight: 4.90 oz.; 136 gm Item Includes Specimen. Stand pictured included. History Pyrite Suns from Sparta, Illinois were formed over 300 million years ago in a thin seam of slate above a coal deposit in what is now southern Illinois. Much sought after by mineral collectors and particularly by those with an affinity for pyrite, pyrite suns will become increasingly rare and difficult to obtain as the Illinois coal mines cease production and are shut down one by one. One of the most unusual and striking varieties of pyrite are the disc-shaped pyrite "suns", also known as pyrite dollars, which exhibit striations radiating out from the center like rays of the sun. These unique specimens are recovered from underground coal mines near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois USA, where they occur in narrow, compacted seams of slate interbedded in 300 million-year-old Pennsylvanian Period coal deposits. The origin of pyrite suns has been a subject of speculation and debate. While some authorities have speculated they originated as fossils that were subsequently replaced with pyrite, the current consensus is they are concretions spread out under pressure and forced to grow in a laterally compressed, radiating manner in the seams of slate. These are located by gently splitting the layers of shale and then must be cleaned by a labor intensive process which produces such wonderful treasures!There have only been seven coal mines in the world where pyrite suns were found. These well-known mines, including the Baldwin Mine, the Marissa Mine, the Moffett Mine, the River King Mine and the Gateway Mine are all in the Shawnee Hills located in Randolph County, Illinois. Six of the seven mines are now closed with only the Gateway Mine still currently operating. Pyrite Suns used to be plentiful, but as time passed, the coal mines in Randolph County shut down one by one until it has become extremely difficult to obtain quality specimens either in matrix or removed individuals. The Gateway Mine is now the last source of Illinois Pyrite Suns. Due to new EPA regulations this famous coal will not be mined again. Coal with high sulfur content will no longer be used in the industry. Estimates are that the Gateway Mine will shut down. Since pyrite suns are found 300 feet underground new finds are unlikely to occur again without mining operations.The meaning of Pyrite dates back a long way in history as it was first reported around 50AD. Its name comes from the Greek word for 'fire', because when you strike it against another rock, it gives off sparks and it causes a spark when it is hit with steel. Birthstone Pyrite is not associated with any zodiac sign. MineralogyThe mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is iron sulfide, the most common of the sulfide minerals. Pyrite crystallizes in the isometric crystal system and is most commonly found associated with other sulfides or oxides in quartz veins, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary deposits including coal beds, and as a replacement mineral in fossils. Pyrite is the paradigm "Fool's Gold". While there are other shiny, brassy colored minerals, pyrite is by far the most common and most frequently mistaken for gold. Pyrite is a favorite of mineral collectors due to its golden, metallic luster and interesting crystals. MetaphysicalPyrite is an excellent stone of manifestation, allowing one to draw high-frequency energy into the physical body and utilizing it to take action in creating abundance for one’s life. Its frequency stimulates the creative flow of ideas and concepts, and helps one embrace their innate abilities and potential. It will impart a favorable energy to your business, so it is a fortunate stone to place on the desk where you are working. It has the added advantage that it also boosts your energy levels. This is a stone to encourage you overcome feelings of inadequacy and live your life to its full potential. It will boost self worth of the individual and allow you to have the energy to take action, where needed. The vibration of Fools Gold helps to strengthen your willpower and may help you to conquer bad habits, and assist you to put new ideas for improved health outcomes into practice in your daily life. Due to its metaphysical properties, Iron Pyrite is now becoming extremely popular. It is both a fire and an earth energy stone, and Shamans used it in the past in some healing rituals. The solar energy within these stones enhances your efficiency at manifesting your strongest desires. Soon after you begin using it, you will feel a growth in your level of energy. This allows you to get through your essential daily activities, with a degree of ease. Feng Shui Pyrite utilizes Earth energy, the energy of stability, patience, honesty, balance, and resourcefulness. It is our home energy, the energy of the ground upon which we live, the mountains, plains, shores, and valleys. It is our holdfast in the black cold universe. Use Pyrite to enhance any space that is a resting place, where you need to be firmly in control, safe, and protected. Earth energy is traditionally associated with the Northeast and Southwest areas of a home or room. These are the Skills and Knowledge area, and the Love and Relationship area. Pyrite also resonates with Fire energy, the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity. It is Yang in nature. It is the energy of heat, action, emotion and passion - of ideas, of concepts, and sex. It is traditionally associated with the south area of a home or room, and with the fame and reputation area of your dwelling. Use its energy to give your life the boost it needs to enhance your standing in the community and within your family. PaymentWe like items to be payed as soon as possible. Please let us know you wish to combine payment into one order if you are bidding on multiple auction items and they do not end on the same day. If you need more time to pay, please email us through eBay to request more time. Items not paid within 5 business days or items that you have not contacted us for a longer payment time will have an unpaid item claim issued. Shipping & Handling Charges USA ShippingShipping is based on buyers address. Plus a handling charge is added based on size of specimen and how fragile the piece is (minimum is $2.00 per item).Please Note: The first shipping option listed may not be the cheapest for your zip code. Check the Shipping and Payments tab to view all your shipping options. Combined ShippingWe like to ship our specimens individually boxed and when we feel it is necessary double boxed to help ensure that your item is received without damage. Packing more than one specimen in a box could cause damage to one or both during shipping. We can offer combined shipping on some of our specimens. If you are interested in more than one of our items, send us an email about combining the shipping to help lower your shipping costs. You can also request an invoice at time of purchase to see if we will be able to discount your shipping costs. We will discount the shipping when possible.Please Note: Items that are on sale or best offer accepted will not have the shipping discounted.Combined Shipping on Auction Style ListingsIf you want to combine shipping and payment for multiple items you are bidding on and they do not end on the same day, please let us know you wish to combine your shipping and payment into one order. At that time we will let you know if your items can be combined and what kind of discount you can expect.International ShippingPlease do not ask us to ship to other countries unless we have indicated in the listing that we ship to your country. Shipping charges are based the same as USA shipping (buyers address plus handling charges).Return Policy30 Day return grace period on all mineral specimens. You may return your item in the condition you received it if you contact us within 30 days of receiving it.Contact us for a RMA number before returning item(s).The item MUST be returned in its original condition and shipped in the original packaging to receive a full refund minus shipping costs.If we receive a return that is not in original condition, you will not receive a full refund. A 10% restocking fee will be deducted from returns that do not have an RMA number. Contact us through eBay's email system for RMA before returning this item.Buyer must pay for shipping on all returns.We respond to emails and phone calls between the hours of 12:00 noon and 12:00am EST M-F.We do our best to provide accurate descriptions & realistic pictures. Please be aware colors may be slightly different to each user due to individual monitors.About The SellerMy wife and I became rockhounds over 20 years ago when we realized how much we enjoyed looking for crystals that we could use or display in our home. We are intrigued by the metaphysical properties that have been associated with different kinds of minerals as well as their esthetic beauty and collect-ability. You will find rocks all over in and around our home. We decided to use what we have learned about rocks and combine that with our 30+ years of experience each in the graphic arts (photography and styling) to start selling our specimens here on eBay. We do our very best to portray our specimens as close as possible to how they really look.Whether you have a passion for rocks, are interested in their metaphysical properties or are looking for a collectable or decorative piece, we have a specimen for you.Check out all our mineral specimens that we have for sale. Thanks for looking! _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina

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