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Pyrite — meaning, properties & history
Pyrite
The brassy, metallic stone of unyielding ambition and financial prosperity.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 6.5
Composition
FeS₂
Mineral Family
Sulfide
Lustre
Metallic
Associations
Planet
☉ Sun, ♂ Mars
Zodiac
♌ Leo, ♑ Capricorn
Element
Fire, Earth
Chakra
Solar Plexus
FromRs 6,999
Healing Properties
- Financial prosperity
- Ambition
- Willpower
- Vitality
- Energetic protection
- Action
Colour
Pale brass
Metallic gold
Greyish gold
About this Pyrite bracelet
The brassy, metallic stone of unyielding ambition and financial prosperity.
History
The ancient Incas of South America highly valued pyrite, polishing large slabs of the heavy mineral into reflective mirrors utilised in divination rituals. During the Victorian era, it was frequently carved into small rosettes and set in mourning jewellery, marketed under the name marcasite. The stone is notoriously known as fool's gold due to its superficial resemblance to the precious metal. The name pyrite originates from the Greek word 'pyr', meaning fire, as it creates sparks when struck.
Care
☉Brief sun△Earth❀Smudging
≈Water⌇Salt water▤Dry salt⚠Harsh chemicals