Pyrite Value & Market Price
A market-wide average across qualities and sizes. Your stone's value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
What is moving pyrite prices
- Metal Prices: weighing on prices
About pyrite
Pyrite, commonly called 'fool's gold,' is an iron sulfide mineral (FeS₂) that crystallizes in cubic and other isometric forms. It has a metallic luster and a brassy yellow to pale gold color. With Mohs hardness about 6–6.5 and brittleness, pyrite is durable enough for some jewelry uses but can chip or crumble if heavily impacted.
What is your pyrite worth?
Market averages will not price your stone. GemstoneAI identifies gems and jewelry from a photo, checks authenticity and treatment signals, and gives you a real market valuation in seconds. Free to try.
How much is pyrite worth?
The GemstoneAI market index for pyrite is $2.88 per carat as of 2026-08-04. That is a market-wide average across qualities, not a quote for a specific stone. Individual value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
How can I tell if my pyrite is real?
Visual tests alone are unreliable. GemstoneAI analyzes a photo of your stone for identity, treatment indicators, and authenticity signals, then estimates market value. It is free to try.
Is pyrite a good investment?
Over the past 30 days the pyrite index moved +0.3%. Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.