Ohhh, shiny, but wait, that's not gold!
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| Pyrite Small Sphere |
No, it's not. It's Pyrite, but don't let it "fool" you into thinking it is something less desirable or less worthy than gold, Pyrite is more than meets the eye!
To the untrained eye, Pyrite is often mistaken for gold (thus the reason it is often referred to as Fools Gold). It's shiny and pretty, and yes, it does resemble gold with its brassy, yellow appearance, but that is where the resemblance ends. Unlike gold, it is less malleable, has a different crystalline shape and a difference in density.
That makes Pyrite a tough material. The Mohs hardness of Pyrite is 6-6.5, whereas gold is only a 2.5 on the hardness scale. Stands to reason that spiritually it is believed to create a shield of energy around the user, guarding against negative influences and energies. From a healing standpoint, it is thought to activate all seven of the chakras. In addition, it is often associated with grounding and protection.
If you ask me, grounding makes sense. Pyrite is made up of iron sulfide, Earth's most
abundant sulfide mineral! This abundance made it a popular mineral in the ancient world, both practically and artistically. Named for the Greek word fire, pyr creates sparks and was used in making fire. But the Greeks, Romans, and Incas did more than start fires. They often used Pyrite to make pins, earrings, and amulets, among other ornamental items.
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| Pyrite Oval Ring |
Today, Pyrite is commonly used for the production of sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide (used in making paper). Since it also paramagnetic (magnetic in the presence of applied magnetic fields), it can also be used as a semiconductor.
But those are just the practical applications... From a metaphysical standpoint, Pyrite can be used to reduce fatigue, improve memory, protection, prosperity, manifestation, vitality, creativity, and confidence, attracting wealth, abundance, and good luck, making it an awesome stone just to have around.
Often called "Fools Gold"
This crystal is anything but!
This crystal is anything but!
As for me? I think it is an exceptional stone and one that is both beautiful and versatile.
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| Polished Pyrite Pendant |
Looking to possess this stone yourself? Visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchys carries a number of books to increase your understanding of this and many other stones and crystals. They also carry a variety of Pyrite products to share with someone you love, pair with your favorite outfits, use in rituals, and adorn your home.
That's all now from the Shinyite School of stones!
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