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Mineral - Radio Detector, Pyrite, 1910-1930 Reg. No: ST 028666

Summary:: Five pieces of iron pyrites, a crystalline material used in a radio detector. One piece is embedded in Wood's Metal. The pieces are possibly artificial in origin. Iron pyrites is iron disulphide.
Description:: Four tarnished golden pieces of iron pyrites and one piece embedded in Wood's metal on a display board on which the other four pieces had previously been mounted.
Acquisition Information:: Purchase & Subsequent Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 1973

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	20 mm (Width), 28 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	radios, iron minerals, radio detector crystals, pyrite
Themes this item is part of:	Information & Communication Collection
Primary Classification:	COMMUNICATIONS
Secondary Classification:	Radio
Tertiary Classification:	receivers
Inscriptions:	Display board: Label One: PYRITE OR IRON PYRITES/(IRON DISULPHIDE) Label Two: PYRITE OR IRON PYRITES/MOUNTED IN WOOD'S METAL/TO ENSURE MORE PERFECT/ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Date Used:	1910-1930