Pyrite
Composed of iron bisulfide (iron and sulfur), pyrite forms only in the absence of oxygen. It has a cubic crystal system and occurs naturally as cubes, octahedra and dodecahedra. Because it has given many gold seekers false hope, it is nicknamed "fool's gold".
The virtues and properties of Pyrite in lithotherapy
Its name comes from the Greek Pyr , meaning fire. When two Pyrites are rubbed together, sparks are created. It was used during prehistoric times to start fires. In the 18ᵉ and 19ᵉ centuries, it was used as a lighter stone and in the 20ᵉ century, it was employed as a wave detector in radio receivers.
Its cubic crystalline system, together with iron, provides the structure, solidity and framework that channel the "fire" energy released by sulfur, making Pyrite an excellent stone for starting or energizing a project. It gives a sense of organization, clarifies priorities and anchors projects in the material. It's a constructive and concrete stone that doesn't like procrastination and helps those with wild ideas to stay on track.
It boosts mental capacity by improving memory and concentration, stimulating creativity and structuring thoughts and reflections. It stimulates the body and mind and increases resistance to fatigue. It's a welcome companion during exam revision, for all intellectual or physical work, or in case of academic difficulties.
Like a sun, it invites you to radiate the wonderful being you are. Pyrite teaches you that you can trust yourself and your potential. It's a stone of transformation that urges you to transform what needs to be transformed, so that the magnificent treasures you hide behind your masks can be revealed. When you feel your lead is too heavy, let Pyrite alchemize it into gold.
Sulfur detoxifies the body. As a constituent of keratin, it is essential for skin repair and beautiful nails and hair. In the respiratory system, it helps regulate secretions from the respiratory, nasopharyngeal and bronchial mucosa.
The iron present in Pyrite helps reduce anemia and acts on the blood system by improving blood oxygenation.
How to use Pyrite?
Iron sulfide can cause irritation. Pyrite should not be applied directly to the skin.
Place a Pyrite on the table of any meeting where the aim is to develop a project, work and collaborate in the most efficient and constructive way possible.
When you're revising for exams or doing intellectual work, go with Pyrite and Fluorite. They complement each other perfectly.
Where to place Pyrite?
In a maths or physics classroom, in an architect's or engineer's office.
On your desk to help organize your work, stimulate and structure your creativity. On your child's desk to help with homework.
Wherever you wish to symbolize the element of fire.
Pyrite purification
Sun, earth, fumigation, intention, singing bowl, form waves, prayers...
Chakra
3rd Chakra - Solar plexus
Astrological signs
Lion and Balance
Element
Light
Lithotherapy
- Element(s) :
- Zodiac(s) :
- Libra, Leo
- Purification :
- Singing bowl, Fumigation, Form waves, Sun, Earth
- Illness(es) :
- Cough
- Physics :
- Anemia, Bronchial tubes, Cellular regeneration, Brain, Hair, Tooth, Detox, Fatigue, Nails, Skin, Respiratory system, Blood system, Vitality, Respiratory tract, Nutritional deficiencies
- Emotional :
- Action, Clarity, Self-confidence, Enthusiasm, Self-esteem, Strength, Self-image, Joie de vivre, Perseverance, Procrastination, Self-respect
- Spiritual :
- Anchoring, Sense of responsibility, Transformation
- Miscellaneous :
- Creativity
Mineralogy
- Hardness :
- 6.0-6.5
- Moths scale:
- 6
- Strunz classification :
- Sulfides and Sulfosalts
- Crystalline system :
- Cubic
- Chemical element :
- Fe, S
- Line color :
- Greenish-black
- Density :
- 5.0-5.2
- Cleavage :
- Imperfect, crumbly
- Fracture:
- Conchoidal
- Transparency :
- Opaque
- Colors :
- Pale gold, dull
- Magnetism :
- yes
- Radioactivity :
- no
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*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.
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