Need help identifying multiple stones (Arsenopyrite, pyrite, or else?)

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I have found these stones myself a while ago and I love them but i am far from being an expert and I do not know what type of stones they are. Also, i have recently learned that some rocks can be potentially dangerous and I initially thought the golden bits some of them have might be pyrite but i discovered that Arsenopyrite is very similar to it but is poisonous so I am a bit concerned about whether or not they are all safe to handle.
 

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Yellow is pyrite, or at least the bigger minerals. Black is from pyrite oxidizing. You might have other minerals but they are too small for me to see.

Good luck.
 

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If your concerned about arsenopyrite being poisonous simply wash your hands after handling it. It is a pretty safe material to handle unless its one of the varieties that are highly reactive and those will give a sulfur smell without striking or grinding them. You have nothing to worry about with that specimen however. Enjoy it :)
 

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These kind of stones always lead to something good if you can find the source of it.

Good luck.
 

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