Iron pyrites wanted!

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Clouston98

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As the title states, I'm after some iron pyrites that can be used in a more ancient flint and steel firelighting.

I'm not after much just five or so walnut sized chunks :).

Don't have any idea of value but I'm guessing it can't be big?

Anyway I have stuff to trade in a list in my other thread :).

Please help me, I'd like them for before Christmas!

Thanks for looking!
 
Just beware Cam - you need the dull rusty looking nodules - not the "fools gold" crystals - ask me how I know :o
 
Same way I know most things buddy - by getting it wrong :)

(eta - my knuckle still has the scar)
 
Same way I know most things buddy - by getting it wrong :)

(eta - my knuckle still has the scar)

An intelligent man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from other men's mistakes ;)

And we'll just wait for a woman to pipe up with 'women just don't make mistakes'! You can't always rely on them to tell the truth though so don't be fooled, Gold or no Gold!
 
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Marcasite, iron pyrites work best. I wish I was speaking from experience, but sadly I'm yet to get hold of any.
If anyone has any for sale, I'd happily pay.
Cameron, as soon as I get some, I'll send you some mate. If anyone knows a source/seller please pm me.
All the best
Kal.
 
Marcasite, iron pyrites work best. I wish I was speaking from experience, but sadly I'm yet to get hold of any.
If anyone has any for sale, I'd happily pay.
Cameron, as soon as I get some, I'll send you some mate. If anyone knows a source/seller please pm me.
All the best
Kal.

Thanks a lot mate! A true gent! :).
 
Thanks a lot mate, just had some sent out by kimboko, but he isn't sure if they're marcasite, so it would be appreciated if you would mate, would you want anything for them? :)
 
Cameron, would you mind if I pay, we can get the seller to split and post ? Hope you don't think I'm stepping on your toes.
Thanks a lot mate, just had some sent out by kimboko, but he isn't sure if they're marcasite, so it would be appreciated if you would mate, would you want anything for them? :)
 
Handful of bits photos taken with ipad

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Biggest chunk is reasonably solid.

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Not shore if this will be suitable as is reasonably flaky?

There may be better stuff farther up but did not have the time to explore.
 

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