Mined from: Inner Mongolia, Northern China

Description: These pyrite and limonite slices from Mongolia and China typically present as layered, banded, or cross-sectional slabs showcasing a striking contrast between metallic brassy gold pyrite and earthy brown to rust-colored limonite. Pyrite often forms cubic or granular crystal habits, while limonite appears as a secondary alteration product, sometimes replacing or coating the original pyrite structure. When cut and polished into slices, these minerals reveal intricate internal textures, including oxidation patterns, fracture lines, and natural replacement zoning that gives each piece a unique geological fingerprint.

Geologically, these materials form in iron-rich hydrothermal and sedimentary environments where pyrite develops under reducing conditions. Over time, exposure to oxygen and water leads to the alteration of pyrite into limonite through oxidation processes. Regions of northern China and Mongolia are known for complex iron mineralization systems, where weathering and groundwater movement create visually dynamic mineral associations. These slices are often collected from larger nodules or ore bodies and then cut to reveal their internal mineral evolution.

Spiritually, pyrite is associated with protection, confidence, and abundance, often regarded as a stone of manifestation and energetic shielding. Limonite, by contrast, is considered grounding and stabilizing, believed to help process emotional heaviness and transform stagnant energy. Together, they are seen as a pairing of active and transformative forces—pyrite representing outward confidence and drive, and limonite representing inner cleansing and grounding transformation.

Chemical Composition: Pyrite – FeS₂; Limonite – FeO(OH)·nH₂O

Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra

Small
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 15mm x15mm x2.7mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 2g

Large 
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 22mm x21.2mm x3.1mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 5g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.