{"product_id":"pyrite-sand-dollar-mineral","title":"Pyrite Sand Dollar - Mineral","description":"\u003cp\u003ePyrite Sand Dollar - Mineral \u003cbr\u003eSize: 2\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Pyrite Sand Dollars:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePyrite Sand Dollars are rare and fascinating mineral fossils formed when ancient sand dollars were preserved and replaced by pyrite (iron sulfide), often called “fool’s gold,” most famously from coal regions in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIllinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, USA. These striking specimens display the original sand dollar shape and delicate fossil details, naturally coated or replaced with metallic gold-colored pyrite crystals that shimmer under light. Highly sought after by fossil collectors, mineral enthusiasts, and educators, pyrite sand dollars beautifully bridge geology and paleontology. Symbolically, pyrite is associated with abundance, protection, and confidence, while the sand dollar fossil represents resilience, transformation, and deep time, making these pieces both visually stunning and rich in meaning. Perfect for display collections, teaching specimens, or unique gifts, pyrite sand dollar fossils are standout examples of nature’s ability to preserve life in mineral form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrystalBarista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786993062057,"sku":"16-0226","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/7002\/8969\/files\/CrystalBarista2026PyriteSanddollar.jpg?v=1770357352","url":"https:\/\/www.crystalbarista.com\/products\/pyrite-sand-dollar-mineral","provider":"CrystalBarista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}