Description Metallic, gold colored pyrite is commonly referred to as Fool’s Gold. Pyrite has a natural cubic structure. Also a form of pyrite, marcasite is metallic steel grey in color. History Man Tamer Greek naturalist Pliny the Elder called pyrite androdamus, meaning “man tamer”, after a 4th century BC woman was found wearing a pair of boots studded with 3½ dozen pyrite crystals. Symbolism Planet: Sun |
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