Known as the money stone, gold stone or pyrite stone, it is commonly related to gold, due to its metallic yellow color. However, it can be distinguished from it thanks to its various and particular characteristics.
Pyrite’s name comes from the Greek pyros (fire). Name that refers to the ability of this mineral to generate sparks when it hits a metal. Pyrite is the most abundant sulfide on the planet and can form in a wide variety of environments.
Applications
One might think that because of the high content of iron that pyrite has, it would be a good iron ore. But this is not the case, because there are other minerals such as magnetite and hematite from which iron can be extracted more easily and they are not contaminated with sulfur.
But if there are no magnetite and hematite ores in some region, pyrites can be used to extract iron.
In ancient times this mineral was interesting because sulfur was extracted to manufacture sulfuric acid. Now some of the sulfur is extracted as a by-product in gold mining.
Finally, samples of this mineral that have crystallized exceeding at least one centimeter in size and that occur with defined shapes, can be used in jewelry or adornment mineral.
Finally, samples of this mineral that have crystallized exceeding at least one centimeter in size and that occur with defined shapes, can be used in jewelry or adornment mineral.
Deposits
The best known deposits of pyrite are located in places in Italy, Peru, Spain, the United States, China, Australia and Bulgaria. In Huanuco, Castrovirreyna, Huaron and Quiruvilca, the most beautiful crystals have been found. While the largest mines (Riotinto and Tharsis), are in Huelva, Spain. Collection crystals have been mined in Falun, Sweden and Colorado (USA).
confusion with gold
The colors of pyrite cause it to be confused with gold on multiple occasions, especially when it is found in globular forms that are more similar to gold nuggets.
However, there are some clear differences between gold and pyrite:
They have different chemical composition: Pyrite is a mineral that is formed by different chemical elements while gold is a pure metal.
Physical Characteristics: Pyrite is a fairly hard mineral, and it is not malleable unlike gold.
Properties and benefits
Pyrite is a protective stone that we can use or carry as an amulet to ward off harm and danger from us, since it will also offer us protection against the control, criticism and manipulation of other people.
If we decide to have a pyrite stone at home or in our workplace, we will feel how the energy levels rise immediately, feeling much more vitality, overcoming, for example, the intellectual fatigue derived from overwork and tiredness or stress typical of work. day by day, stimulating blood flow to the brain and increasing mental clarity, concentration and memory.
Pyrite is also a source of creativity both in art and mathematics. Sciences and many other disciplines. But especially indicated for those that have to do with the harmony of nature and the universe. It also stimulates qualities such as ambition, commitment and perseverance. Being an ideal stone for students.
If our profession involves being in charge of a team or that we must promote services and products, pyrite can also help us since it stimulates leadership qualities, which are very necessary in these cases.
Boost self-esteem
Promoting self-esteem and having more confidence in ourselves is something that pyrite will also help us with.
On a physical level, this mineral protects the body from contagious diseases of all kinds. Even being used to reduce fever and reduce inflammation. Since pyrite increases the supply of oxygen to the blood and strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems. It also acts as an endocrine stimulant, and is excellent for combating male impotence and infertility.
In what has to do with emotions, it should be noted that it is a crystal of positive energy. And very useful for melancholy and thoughts fixed on misfortune and despair. Relieving anxiety and frustration, promoting the search for solutions to problems.
The pyrite stone for money
Pyrite is known as the stone of money and abundance. Its resemblance to gold has caused many to confuse this type of mental and that is why it has always been related in some way to abundance. Therefore, this stone helps to improve or keep our economy stable.
Every morning before leaving home you must take your pyrite stone and ask for the things you want to achieve in life. Whether they are big or small targets it doesn’t matter and then place it in the pocket. At night or when we return home we take it out of our pocket and we are grateful for all the good things that have happened to us during the day. Within a short time you will be amazed at the power of this magical stone.
How to clean pyrite stone
The best and most traditional way to clean pyrite and stones in general is to leave them overnight in water with coarse sea salt. You can also place it next to a selenite as it absorbs all the negativity that the stone or mineral has picked up.
It is also important that your pyrite stone is not touched by anyone other than you to prevent it from absorbing the energy of another being. If we look at it and/or touch it while we visualize the moment in which we can generate an income or prize. We will get a special energy from this magic stone and soon our wish will come true.