Pyrite is a rough grey stone with sparkly gold-like
flecks. It has been sometimes called fool’s gold because of the resemblance to
natural gold. The name comes from the ancient Greek word for fire. When rubbed
with another metal, it can produce sparks which can be used to light a fire. This
has been known since prehistoric times. In the 16th century, it was
incorporated into muskets to ignite gun powder. It contains a rich content of
sulfur and has been used in the manufacture of sulfur and sulfur compounds for
centuries. As you can see from the pendant pictured above, it can be used as
the focal point of a unique piece of jewelry.
You can see various stones set in silver pendants at Metal Jewelry Shaper
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