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Peruvian pyrite pebble 30-50mm
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Pyrite is a stone composed of iron disulfide. It can also contain nickel, cobalt, arsenic, copper, silver, and even gold. It has a golden color that can range from yellow to brown. And this, unlike gold which always remains golden.

This stone, often confused with gold, is sometimes found in the composition of certain meteorites. This magnificent golden stone can be of sedimentary, magmatic or hydrothermal deposits. It has a shiny, metallic shine.

Typically, pyrite has faces that are striated or polymaclated. It forms wonderful cubic and octahedral crystals. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

The etymology of the name pyrite comes from the Greek “pyros” which translates as “fire”. Its name appeared in 50 AD and was attributed to it by the Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides. He named it so because of its ability to produce fire. In fact, it produces sparks when it undergoes shocks and is thus capable of lighting a fire.

It subsequently appeared under various names such as iron pyrite, sulphide iron, etc. Pyrite, its definitive name, was attributed to it by the Austrian mineralogist Wilhelm Karl Ritter von Haidinger in 1845.

Pyrite also received the nickname Fool's Gold. Indeed, in the 19th century, during the gold rush, many miners thought they were going crazy thinking they had discovered immense deposits of gold, but which were in fact only pyrites with a golden glow.

The distinction can be quickly made: pyrite powder is black in color, while gold powder remains golden yellow. Pyrite was first used around 2600 years ago. Anthropologists discovered that the mummified human named Otzi had pyrite on him, probably for making fire.

In Ancient Greece, pyrite had medicinal properties. It was known to improve blood quality. The Greeks, as well as the Romans, also made pyrite jewelry, including necklaces and bracelets.

From the 13th to the 16th century, the Incas used pyrite to make thick convex mirrors. These mirrors were used during religious ceremonies. They were considered magical because they had the power to light a fire when the sun reflected on it without human intervention.

In the Middle Ages, pyrite was ground into powder mixed with water and used to make eye drops. During the Renaissance, pyrite was used again as a firestone: it caused the sparks that ignited the first firearms on the battlefield.

Nowadays, pyrite is exploited in industry for the sulfur it contains. At the same time, it is used to make jewelry used in lithotherapy because of its many virtues.

The main deposits are located in Peru, China, France, Germany, etc.

Pyrite is a stone that soothes stress, generates serenity and increases self-confidence. It optimizes intellectual properties. Indeed, it helps stimulate mental abilities. Wearing a pyrite can lead to professional success, because the wearer has more confidence and willpower. He thus manages to overcome his limits and optimize his sense of organization. Additionally, this stone is known to increase memory.

It is an anchor stone. It helps you concentrate on the present moment and ignore distracting thoughts. It facilitates the evacuation of regrets, anxieties and buried fears. It is capable of boosting the faculties of reflection and concentration. Freed from negative energies, its holder will be able to invest more in their projects. Furthermore, the beautiful golden stone is a source of vitality and transmits a lot of will.

Pyrite is a real anti-stress stone. It helps fight negative emotions such as anxiety and helps you regain calm. She overcomes fears related to change. It can be perfectly suited to adolescents who have difficulty with their changing body. She can calm them down. It is also recommended during painful events such as the loss of a loved one, separation or unfair dismissal.