Is iron pyrite dangerous to handle?
2016 11 10 11.4k 2 25 57. Add a comment. 3. This is my pyrite right here. I got it from a jeweler. It is not dangerous to handle. However touching to much could cause it to lose its lust and shine. You could polish it with a polish rag to a tool that could remove rust. Again safe to handle just don't handle it to much.
is pyrite dangerous to mine
is pyrite dangerous to mine. Pyrite is unstable and oxidizes easily, which is an issue in controlling acid mine drainage. Pyrite is a widespread natural source of arsenic, which can leach into ground water aquifers when geologic strata containing pyrite are exposed to the air and water, during coal mining for example.