Large Peruvian Pyrite with Galena & Quartz on Display Base – 10" Collector Mineral Specimen, 9 lb

A stunning, museum-style Peruvian pyrite cluster covering an entire 10-inch specimen in gleaming, brassy-gold cubic crystals, accented with dark metallic galena crystals and frosty white quartz. Permanently mounted on a polished black granite base, it's a true showpiece for a desk, office, mantel, or collector's cabinet — and it catches the light from every angle.

One of a kind — you will receive the exact specimen shown in the photos. Ships free, double-boxed and insured.

About this specimen: Peru is one of the world's most famous sources of fine pyrite. This piece pairs three classic minerals that formed together in the same hydrothermal vein:

• Pyrite ("fool's gold") — an iron sulfide named from the Greek pyr, "fire," because it throws sparks when struck.
• Galena — a lead sulfide and the oldest known ore to be smelted, used by humans for over 8,000 years.
• Quartz — silicon dioxide, the matrix that holds the crystals together.

Metaphysical Meaning

This combination is a powerhouse for abundance and protection. Many people work with it to:

• Attract prosperity: pyrite is one of the most popular wealth and success stones, a classic for offices and money corners.
• Shield and protect: pyrite is valued as a protective stone that guards against negative energy.
• Ground and center: galena is a grounding stone said to bring body and spirit into alignment and support self-transformation.
• Amplify intentions: quartz is said to absorb, store, and magnify energy, boosting the stones around it.

Crystal Details

• Size: 10" × 7" × 4"
• Weight: 8.97 lbs (mounted)
• Minerals: Pyrite, Galena, Quartz
• Origin: Peru
• Mounted on: Black granite display base
• Chakras: Solar Plexus, Root
• Intentions: Abundance, Prosperity, Protection, Confidence, Manifestation
• Hardness: Pyrite 6–6.5, Galena 2.5

Care & Safety

Display piece only. Galena contains lead, so do not use in water, elixirs, or near food, and wash your hands after handling. Keep it dry — pyrite can tarnish with moisture. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush, and lift by the base, not the crystals. Cleanse with sound or moonlight.

Metaphysical properties are shared for spiritual and educational purposes and are not a substitute for medical advice.