Formed in the seams between black shale and coal 300,000,000 years ago, these pyrite dollars do not appear to be fossils, but an aggregate of tiny pyrite crystals. Weighs:1.0 oz(30 grams) Diameter:5.5 cm (2.25") From Illinois.

Pyrite Sun from Sparta ,Illinois. 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. Weighs:1.4 oz(43 grams) Diameter:2"(5cm)

Pyrite Sun from Sparta, Ill. Element: Fire Chakras: Solar Plexus Weight: 3 1/4oz(91g) Dimensions: 3 1/4"x 3 1/4 x 1/4"(8cm x 8cm x 1/2cm) The resemblance of pyrite to gold has made it a traditional symbol for money and good luck.

Pyrite Sun from Sparta, Illinois. Beautiful formation. Weighs:3.4 oz(99 grams) Diameters 3"(8cm) The ancient Chinese viewed the earth as a golden cube, a vision well emulated by Pyrite. They also believed that Pyrite would guard against crocodile attacks. Pyrite is thought to create a better balance and flow between right and left brain function

Pyrite "Sun" Sparta, Illinois. Weighs:1. oz(30 grams) Diameter:2"(5cm) Pyrite suns are formed in the shale layer immediately above the coal layer in the region of Sparta Illinois. Their shape is unique to this deposit and many theories exist to explain them but we can only speculate. My theory is they were algae colonies that after being buried and decomposing left voids that allowing the pyrite a place to form one of the most spectacular and beautiful forms of pyrite. From :http://www.natures-gallery.com/ Go checkout Donald at Natures Gallery Address: 1102 S. Elm Carrollton, TX 75006 Hours: 10:00-5:30 Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment Phone: (972) 446-1994, Toll free 1-866-899-ROCK (7625) Email: dslater@natures-gallery.com He has more of these