Pyrite from Elba Island

Pyrite specimens from Rio Mine on Elba Island are renowned for their perfectly formed pyritohedral crystals — sharp-edged, mirror-bright, and among the most geometrically striking in the mineral world. Select specimens feature co-occurring hematite, where the gold-silver luster of pyrite contrasts dramatically against dark grey tones, creating a layered visual depth that elevates each piece beyond the ordinary.