Details
:- Material: resin,
pyrite- Diameter: approx. 4 cm-
Pendant: silver chain, approx. 50 cm.
Description:
Pyrite is a very popular stone belonging to the sulphide group. In terms of chemical composition, it is an iron sulphide. Due to its golden-metallic colour and the fact that it is often mistaken for real gold, it was formerly known as ‘fool’s gold’ or ‘cat’s gold’. It is also sometimes confused with marcasite, which has the same chemical composition but a completely different structure. Pyrite crystallises in a regular system, forming cubes, octahedrons and pentagonal dodecahedrons, whilst marcasite crystallises in a rhombic system; it is less durable and more susceptible to the effects of oxygen and moisture than pyrite.
The name pyrite derives from the Greek word ‘pyr’, meaning ‘fire’, or ‘pyrites’, meaning ‘sparkling’. This is because it is a mineral that sparks when struck against steel.
Properties:
Pyrite is the ‘stone of independence’, self-reliance and responsibility. Under the influence of its energy, we readily take matters into our own hands without waiting for help, which need not necessarily come from other people. It balances two elements within us – the feminine and the masculine (Yin and Yang according to Taoism – the Chinese philosophical system) – that is, masculine, extroverted energy directed towards external action, with feminine, introverted energy focused on internal reflection. When we have an excess of either of these aspects of human nature, Pyrite’s energy balances them out. Pyrite’s energy awakens a desire to realise our plans and provides the energy needed to put them into practice. We can easily assess their level of difficulty – which makes it easier to keep track of all our investments and efforts on an ongoing basis. We feel that our actions are as creative as they are practical. Intuition becomes the driving force behind effective action in the tough areas of our lives – finances, negotiations, management or leading complex projects. The balance between the intangible and the tangible strengthens our willpower, builds positive ambition, determination in pursuing our goals, and motivation to engage even more deeply in tasks we previously considered impossible to carry out.
Pyrite stimulates creativity in people working in artistic fields – sculpture, architecture, painting, graphic design, but also science. It is excellent for students, as it increases concentration, improves memory, and facilitates analysis and logical thinking.
Pyrite according to alternative medicine:
• Strengthens the immune system.
• It helps with fertility issues and also boosts potency.
• It cleanses the body, particularly the kidneys and liver.
• It enhances the body’s overall performance and vitality.
• It alleviates anxiety and restlessness, and suppresses aggression, helplessness and pessimism.
• Has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and the autonomic nervous system.
• Helps alleviate eye conditions, spasms and nervous tics, dizziness and sleep disorders.
• Lowers high blood cholesterol levels, alleviates the symptoms of diabetes, and reduces inflammation of the liver and gallbladder.
