08/23/2026
Learned something new today….
Pyrite beads can decay and become toxic if not properly tended to.
These are my beloved 10mm beads I had in a little ziploc baggie and they started to oxidize- air and moisture- leading to Pyrite Rot. And a slight sulphuric smell. They are going in the trash.
So…. If you have pyrite beads, store them in an airtight container with a silica packet.
Don’t get them wet…
Keep them away from humidity or body sweat…
And if you have pyrite jewelry (pendants/bracelets), store them separately from your other Crystal jewelry (as the rot can spread). Store them in an air tight packet along with a silica packet…
I found out more from this Reddit article…
https://www.reddit.com/r/Crystals/s/HbsnfstJ6S