The stone, which in structure resembles a metal ingot with shiny faceted inserts, in different eras was called gold for fools, cat gold, alpine diamond, and Inca gold. It is really easy to be fooled: the pyrite crystals of golden or silver color are very similar to real gold and silver.

In the old days, the trick of nature often came across gold miners who worked in mines, and conquistadors who plundered South American tribes. And women of fashion of ancient Egypt and Greece gladly wore the mineral as an adornment.

Pyrite has an amazing property of knocking out sparks upon impact. This useful quality of the stone was first noticed by the Greeks back in the ancient period. The mineral was used as a fire-starting agent for a very long time, until the invention of matches. And at present, pyrite extracted in mines is a source of sulfur and is sent to the production of sulfuric acid.

Mineral characteristic

According to the mineralogical classification, pyrite belongs to sulfide rocks, among its class it is most widely found in the bowels of the earth. Interlayers of stone are found near pyrite or gold deposits, as well as in the area of ​​hydrothermal springs. Due to its high sulfur content, it is even sometimes called pyrite. The richest pyrite mines are developed in the Ural Mountains, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Azerbaijan.

The mineral is represented by intergrown crystals with smooth or rough faces of various shapes: cubes, octahedrons, dodecahedrons. There are specimens with crystals in the form of radial rays, spheres or hollow tubes. Pyrite inclusions or veins can be found in sedimentary rocks. There are two types of stone: silvery marcasite and golden bravoite.

The healing properties of the stone

Pyrite energetically deeply affects a person, cleanses and nourishes his biofield. Thanks to this, even complex and advanced diseases, especially mental ones, are cured faster. The mineral dulls depressive moods, apathy, anxiety in its carrier, allows you to perk up after failures and desperate situations, to find the strength to live and act on. With a random daily regimen, the stone helps to improve sleep, increase efficiency.

Pyrite protects the host's body from infections, helps to get rid of the flu, colds and other viral ailments, stomatitis and skin fungal infection, reduces fever, chills and other symptoms. Wearing a mineral near the chest stimulates the work of the lungs, heart and blood vessels, as a result of which blood circulation is accelerated, oxygen absorption by tissues, the bronchi and alveoli are ventilated and cleansed. Owners of pyrite practically do not get asthma.

In women and men suffering from infertility, the stone returns to the activity of the sex glands. It is believed that a piece of pyrite, tied to the leg of a woman in labor, facilitates the course of childbirth, helps to get rid of the burden quickly and without complications.

The magical properties of pyrite

Pyrite is a protective stone, it protects owners, especially those working in hazardous industries, with a profession associated with risk, it protects them from danger. This is an excellent talisman for builders, firefighters, blacksmiths, the military, as well as for people with leadership qualities who do not tolerate pressure over themselves. He endows with spiritual strength, perseverance and confidence, the desire to go to the intended goal without fear and doubt.

Pyrite has a very strong energy that restores health and the desire to live to the wearer. Sorcerers and psychics often use it as a restorer of vitality after magical rituals. Only people with an iron character can keep this mineral with them, it will psychologically crush weak-willed and hot-tempered personalities, lead to madness. Pyrite does not tolerate deceivers and hypocrites: he helps people with a pure soul and sincere thoughts in every possible way, and takes revenge on swindlers and harms them.

Pyrite makes its owners more attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex, enhances their sexual energy. Men who wear a stone as a talisman become passionate and courageous, women feel more interesting and confident. It is good to keep the mineral in the house as a talisman of family happiness, it does not allow the relationship of the spouses to fade away.

Pyrite is a capricious stone, it does not like proximity to other minerals. There should only be one in jewelry. Serpentine and hematite are the only stones that pyrite can take next to it. So that the mineral does not bring trouble, you need to be careful when buying: choose a copy without defects, cracks and chips.

Signs of the zodiac

The golden color of the pyrite crystals indicates that it is a stone of the Sun. This means that it is suitable for people born in the height of summer - from mid-July to the end of August, as well as for the fire signs of the zodiac.

Pyrite is especially good as a talisman for Aries. People of this sign are vigorous, active, energetically strong, so even the constant wearing of a stone cannot harm them. Also, the mineral interacts well with strong and hardy Sagittarius and Scorpions.

It is not recommended for other signs of the zodiac to acquire pyrite, it will make them depressed and devastated. And the elements of Water will completely take away all vital forces from people.

Here we will consider an extensive group of compounds of the type AX 2, where A = Fe, Co, Ni, as well as Mn, Pt and Ru, and X 2 = S 2, Se 2; As 2, AsS and SbS. These are the so-called disulfides, diarsenides, sulfoarsenides and sulfoantimonides. They all have many things in common.

This large group of mineralogical features can be divided into four subgroups:

1. pyrite subgroup(in the close sense), in which the FeS 2 compound is dimorphic (pyrite and marcasite);
2. cobaltine subgroup, which combines sulfoarsenides and sulfoantimonides Ni and Co (Fe in subordinate amounts); they crystallize in a cubic system; although the crystal structures of these minerals are similar to the structure of pyrite, their symmetry is lower;
3. lellingite subgroup represented by diarsenides Fe, Ni and Co, crystallizing in the rhombic system;
4. arsenopyrite subgroup, which includes sulfoarsenides and sulfoantimonides, mainly Fe, which crystallize in monoclinic and rhombic crystal systems.

Colloidal and metacolloidal iron bisulfide in the form of finely dispersed black masses has a special name - melnikovit... We do not consider it as an independent mineral, since in some cases the Debyegram of pyrite is established by X-ray diffraction analysis, in others - marcasite.

Let us describe here the characteristic features of the typical structure of pyrite, as well as marcasite.

The crystal structure of the pyrite type is shown schematically in Fig. 114 and 115. This structure is based on a face-centered cubic lattice of the NaCl type (compare with Fig. 92), in which sulfur ions, being arranged in pairs, are strongly close to each other with the formation of the anionic group 2-. The S-S distance in these groups is 2.05 Å (instead of 3.5 Å - double ionic radius). Groups 2- with their axes are oriented along the diagonals of small cubes, moreover, so that they do not intersect with each other. In fig. 115 the distance between sulfur atoms in vapors is somewhat reduced in order to show the correspondence of this structure to the structure of the NaCl type. The actual ratios for -2 are shown separately on the right.

Fig. 115 Crystalline structure of pyrite. Black spheres are Fe ions, light spheres are 2-

In the structure of pyrite crystallize - MnS 2, NiS 2, PtAs 2, RuS 2, etc. Sulfoarsenides and sulfoantimonides (CoAsS, NiSbS, etc.), although in their structure they belong to the pyrite type, but their symmetry is somewhat lower. In it, the paired ion 2- is replaced by groups 2- and 2-.

Fig. 116 Crystalline structure of marcasite. A - general view of the structure, Fe ions are covered with dots, B - group orientation - (in the middle) between two triads of iron ions (along the edges)

In the structure of the rhombic modification of FeS 2 - marcasite, we find the same 2- groups as in pyrite. Fe ions are located at the corners of the rhombic cell (Fig. 116-A) and in the center of the cell, they are surrounded by groups of 2- ions. Below (Fig. 116-B) it is shown that pairs 2- are inclined with respect to the C axis and at both ends, as it were, abut against the centers of the triads of Fe ions, that is, the same as in pyrite.

Thus, using the examples of pyrite and marcasite structures, we see that the same type of coordination can be carried out in crystal lattices that are completely different in symmetry.

Of the physical properties that distinguish the minerals of this group from others, we note the following. First of all, it should be noted that among all sulfides and similar compounds, minerals of the pyrite group have the greatest hardness: 5-6 (sperrylite 6-7, and even laurite 7-8). The absence of perfect cleavage is noteworthy. They are all weakly conducting electricity.

Pyrite- FeS 2. "Piros" in Greek is fire. Apparently, this name is associated with the property of pyrite to give sparks upon impact or with its strong brilliance. Synonyms: pyrite, iron pyrite.

Chemical composition... Fe 46.6%, S 53.4%. It often contains very small amounts of impurities: Co (cobalt pyrite), Ni, As, Sb, sometimes Cu, Au, Ag, etc. The content of the latter elements is due to the presence of mechanical impurities in the form of tiny inclusions of foreign minerals, sometimes in a finely dispersed state. In these cases, we are dealing essentially with solid pseudo-crystalline sols.

Fig. 117 Forms of pyrite crystals. A - cube; B - pentagondodecahedron (210); B - the same shape in combination with a cube (100); Г - octahedron o (111), blunted by the faces of the pentagondodecahedron; D - a combination of an octahedron with a pentagondodecahedron

Syngonia cubic; didodecahedral c. With. 3L 2 4L 6 3 3PC. Crystal structure disassembled above. Crystal Form... Pyrite is widely distributed in the form of well-formed crystals. Of the numerous forms established for it, the most common are the following: (100), (210), less often (111), (321), (110), etc. (Fig. 117). Depending on the predominance of certain faces, and Crystal Form: cubic, pentagon-dodecahedral, less often octahedral. The crystals are several centimeters across. Characteristic is the streakiness of the edges parallel to the edges (100): (210), f. A: f (compare Fig. 117-B and C with Fig. 117-A). This streakiness is in accordance with the crystalline structure of pyrite and is always oriented perpendicular to each neighboring face, i.e., the outer symmetry elements fully correspond to the peculiarities of the pyrite structure. Twins are found at (110), rarely at (320). Aggregates... In numerous rocks and ores, pyrite is observed in the form of disseminated crystals or rounded grains. Continuous aggregate structure of pyrite masses is also widely developed. Sedimentary rocks often contain spherical nodules of pyrite, often with a radial structure, as well as secretions in shell cavities (Fig. 118). Ciniform or kidney-shaped formations of pyrite in association with other sulfides are frequent.

Color pyrite is light brass-yellow, often tinted with yellowish-brown and variegated colors. Fine soot varieties are black in color. Trait brownish or greenish black. Shine strong metallic.

Hardness 6-6.5. Relatively fragile. Cleavage very imperfect in (100) and (111), sometimes (110). The fracture is uneven, sometimes shell-like. Ud. weight 4,9-5,2. Other properties... Electricity conduction is weak. Thermo-electric. Some of the differences have detector properties.

Diagnostic signs... It is easily recognizable by color, crystal shapes, streaky edges, high hardness (the only one of the widespread sulfides that draws glass). On these grounds, it easily differs from marcasite, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and millerite, somewhat similar to it in color.

P. p. Tr., Cracking, melts into a magnetic ball. Easily loses some of the sulfur, which burns with a blue flame. Part of the sulfur sublimes in the sealed tube, leaving the monosulfide - FeS. In HNO 3 it decomposes with difficulty, releasing sulfur. It does not dissolve in dilute HCl.

Origin... Pyrite is the most abundant sulfide in the earth's crust and forms in a wide variety of geological conditions.

In the form of the smallest inclusions, it is observed in many magmatic rocks. In most cases, it is an epigenetic mineral in relation to silicates and is associated with the superposition of hydrothermal manifestations.

V contact-metasomatic deposits, is an almost constant companion of sulfides in skarns and magnetite deposits. In some cases, it turns out to be cobalt-rich. Its formation, like that of other sulfides, is associated with the hydrothermal stage of contact metamorphic processes.

As a satellite is widespread in hydrothermal deposits of various ores of almost all types and is found in paragenesis with a variety of minerals. Moreover, it is often observed not only in ore bodies, but also in lateral rocks in the form of inclusions of well-formed crystals that have arisen metasomatically (metacrystals).

Willows are no less common sedimentary rocks and ores. Nodules of pyrite and marcasite are widely known in sandy-argillaceous deposits, deposits of coal, iron, manganese, bauxite, etc. Its formation in these rocks and ores is associated with the decomposition of organic remains without free oxygen access in deeper parts of water basins. In paragenesis with it, most often under such conditions are found: marcasite, melnikovite (black powdery difference of iron disulfide), siderite (FeCO 3), etc.

In the oxidation zone, pyrite, like most sulfides, is not stable, undergoing oxidation to ferrous oxide sulfate, which, in the presence of free oxygen, easily transforms into ferrous oxide sulfate. The latter, hydrolyzing, decomposes into insoluble iron hydroxide (limonite) and free sulfuric acid, which passes into solution. In this way, widely observed in nature are formed pseudomorphs limonite over pyrite.

Pyrite itself often forms pseudomorphs over organic residues (wood and various remains of organisms), and endogenous formations contain pseudomorphs of pyrite over pyrrhotite magnetite, (Fe 3 O 4), hematite (Fe 2 O 3) and other iron-containing minerals. These pseudomorphoses are apparently formed when the minerals are exposed to H 2 S.

Practical value... Pyrite ores are one of the main raw materials used for the production of sulfuric acid. The average sulfur content in ores exploited for this purpose ranges from 40 to 50%. The ore is processed by roasting in special furnaces. The resulting sulfur dioxide (SO 2) is oxidized with nitrogen oxides in the presence of water vapor to H 2 SO 4.

Arsenic is an undesirable impurity in ores used for sulfuric acid production.

Place of Birth... Deposits containing pyrite in varying amounts are countless. It can be found in deposits of a wide variety of genetic types, but the bulk of the finds are still related to endogenous formations.

In the USSR, the richest large pyrite deposits are widespread in the Urals, where they are confined to a meridionally elongated strip of altered felsic and basic effusives and sedimentary rocks of the Silurian-Devonian age. Ore bodies, consisting almost entirely of sulfides, mainly pyrite, usually have the form of vein or lenticular deposits. Let's note the most important and pyrite-rich deposits: Kalatinskoe in the Nevyansk region; Degtyarskoe in the Sysert region; row Karabash deposits in the Kyshtym region; Blyavinskoe(near the city of Mednogorsk) in the Chkalov region, etc. Of the Transcaucasian deposits, pyrite deposits include Chiragidzor field in Kirovabad region (Azerbaijan SSR).

From a mineralogical point of view, druses of pyrite crystals of the well-known Berezovsky gold deposit in the Urals. They are usually represented by cubic shapes with strongly shaded edges (Fig. 12), to a lesser extent by pentagonal dodecahedrons and octahedrons. There are up to 32 kg in weight.

Marcasite- FeS 2. The name comes from the ancient Arabic word for pyrite and marcasite.

Chemical composition... Fe 46.6%, S 53.4%. Impurities: very small amounts of As, Sb, Tl, etc.

Syngonia rhombic; rhombo-bipyramidal c. With. 3L 2 3PC Crystal structure described above. Crystal Form tabular (Fig. 119), less often short-columnar, spear-shaped (Fig. 120 and 121). Doubles are frequent, often complex. Sometimes comb-like forms of aggregates are characteristic. It is found in the form of nodules (Fig. 122), as well as drip, aciniform, reniform, crust-like and irregularly shaped formations. Pseudomorphs on organic residues are common.

Color marcasite is brass-yellow with a grayish or greenish tint. Trait dark greenish gray. Shine metal.

Hardness 5-6. Fragile. Cleavage imperfect by (011). Ud. weight 4.6-4.9 (lower than pyrite). Other properties

Diagnostic signs... The crystals of marcasite are characterized by their spear-like or tabular shapes, which distinguish them from pyrite crystals. In nodules and dense masses, it is not easy to distinguish it from pyrite. In a fresh fracture, a greenish tint is characteristic, which is not characteristic of pyrite. In polished sections under a microscope, it is easily distinguishable from pyrite by the strongly pronounced effects of optical anisotropy. It also differs significantly from pyrite in its Debyegram.

P. p. Tr. and its behavior in acids is completely analogous to pyrite.

Origin... In nature, it is much less common than pyrite. It is found in both endogenous and exogenous mineral formations.

Endogenous marcasite is observed in hydrothermal, mainly vein deposits. As a rule, it is formed in the very last stages of mineralization. Most often, it is established in druse cavities in the form of overgrown crystals, mostly small, sometimes in the form of dusty deposits on crystals of quartz, calcite, galena, sphalerite, fahlores and other minerals, less often in the form of crusts and sintered forms.

In sedimentary rocks, mainly in coal-bearing sandy-argillaceous deposits, marcasite is found mainly in the form of nodules, irregular grains, pseudomorphs based on organic remains, as well as finely dispersed black sooty substance (melyynikovite). On macroscopic grounds, it is often mistaken for pyrite.

Under conditions of oxygen weathering, marcasite decomposes more readily than pyrite, with the formation of iron sulfates and free sulfuric acid, and under conditions of a lack of oxygen, also native sulfur. Ultimately, oxidation of marcasite gives rise to iron hydroxides (limonite).

Experimental studies have established that marcasite, in contrast to pyrite, is relatively easily formed from acidic solutions at lower temperatures.

Practical value... In the case of large masses, deposits of marcasite, as well as deposits of pyrite, can be the subject of development for the production of sulfuric acid.

Place of Birth... In contrast to pyrite, it does not form large deposits in nature in the form of solid ores.

Among hydrothermal sulfide deposits, in which marcasite along with pyrite occurs in more or less significant quantities, as an example, it should be noted Blyavinskoe in the Chkalovsk region (South Ural). It is represented here by fine-crystalline, sporadically distributed aggregates. In addition to pyrite, marcasite is associated with: sphalerite, wurtzite, chalcopyrite, quartz, etc.

Sedimentary marcasite-bearing rocks are widespread in many regions of our Union. These include, for example, the Borovichi coal-bearing deposits of sandy clays (Novgorod region), containing various forms of marcasite nodules. Polished sections of these nodules show that it was formed epigenetically, replacing only cement between grains of sand, which retain a relict layered arrangement in the mass of marcasite. In addition to marcasite, these nodules contain some pyrite, sometimes concentric. In some nodules, galena was deposited on their very surface in exactly the same way, that is, replacing only cement in sandy masses. The association of iron sulfides with galena in nodule formations is, generally speaking, a rare phenomenon.

The variety of forms of marcasite nodules are famous for Kuryi-Kamensky and Troitsko-Bainovskie deposits of clay deposits on the eastern slope of the Middle Urals (east of the city of Sverdlovsk). In addition to spherical nodules, kidney-shaped concretions, nodules with a radial-radiating arrangement of individuals, ending in well-defined spear-shaped crystals, are widespread here (Fig. 121).

Among foreign ones, hydrothermal deposits should be noted Clausthal and Freiberg(Germany), in which perfectly formed crystals of marcasite were found, etc.

Sperrylite- PtAs 2. The name comes from the chemist who discovered this mineral in the Sadbury ores.

Chemical composition... Pt 56.5%, As 43.5%. Impurities (in%): Rh (up to 1.6), Fe (up to 0.4), Сb (up to 0.7), Sb (up to 0.6), sometimes Sn (up to 3.6).

Syngonia cubic: didodecahedral c. With. 3L 2 4L 6 3 3RS. Crystal structure similar to the structure of pyrite. It is observed almost exclusively in crystals, mostly small. Crystal Form cubic, octahedral, less often pentagon-dodecahedral. Combinations of forms (100), (111), (110), (201) and others are frequent (Fig. 123). Doubles are rare.

Color sperrylite pewter white. Trait dark gray. Shine strong, metallic.

Hardness 6-7 (the second hardest mineral after laurite from the class of sulfides and arsenides). Cleavage observed in a cube. Ud. weight 10.5-10.7 (the highest for this class of minerals). Other properties... Weakly conducts electricity.

Diagnostic signs... The most important properties should be considered color, high hardness, high specific gravity, being in the form of crystals, acid resistance and reaction to platinum and arsenic.

P. p. Tr. on coal easily fuses into a white metal ball with a spongy surface. This produces white vapors of arsenic oxide. On a red-hot platinum plate, small grains instantly melt with the release of As 2 O 3; sponge platinum is welded to the plate itself. It does not dissolve in acids, even in aqua regia.

Origin... It occurs in the deposits of copper-nickel sulfide ores of the Sadbury type in genetic connection with the main igneous rocks (gabbronorites and gabbro-diabases). Paragenetically associated with pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite. Of the minerals of the platinum group, palladium platinum is most often found with it.

In the same paragenetic groups, it was found among the pegmatite formations of basic magmas in the Bushveld Complex (South Africa). The largest crystals were found here - up to 1.85 cm in diameter. In the same area, it was observed in original metasomatic deposits in limestones in contact with the basic rocks of the Bushveld complex in association with skarn minerals.

It is also rarely found in quartz veins of hydrothermal origin in paragenesis with various sulfides.

Due to its chemical stability, sperrylite in the oxidation zone does not weather out and, when deposits are destroyed, it enters the placers, often preserving well the crystalline faces.

Practical value... As a mineral rich in platinum, it is of undoubted industrial interest. Even in cases where its content in ores is negligible, it can be extracted along the way during the complex use of ores. An example is the Sadbury mine, where it is recovered, along with other platinum minerals, from sludges from the processing of copper-nickel ores.

Place of Birth... On the territory of our Union, sperrylite is found in placers of a number of rivers in Zeisk and Timpton regions of Eastern Siberia (Chita region), often in the form of well-formed crystals.

Cobaltin- CoAsS. Synonym: cobalt gloss. Variety: Ferrocobaltin, rich in iron.

Chemical composition... From 35.4%, As 45.3%, S 1.93%. According to the analyzes, the content of Co ranges from 26-34%, As - 42-48% and S - 18-21%. In addition, sometimes there are: Ni up to 2-3% and Fe up to 8, and in some cases up to 16% (ferrocobaltin).

Syngonia cubic, pentagon-tritetrahedral c. With. 3L 2 4L 3

Crystal structure very similar to the structure of pyrite. Crystal Form... Crystals are quite common. The appearance is octahedral, cubic and pentagon-dodecahedral (Fig. 117). In this regard, the most common forms are: (111), (100], (210), (110), etc. Combinations common for pyrite are also characteristic, especially (111) and (210), shown in Fig. 124. Twins (110) and (111) are rare Cobaltin is also found in the form of irregular grains and in continuous masses.

Color cobaltine white or steel gray with a pinkish tint. Iron-rich varieties are dark gray or grayish black in color. Trait grayish black. Shine metal.

Hardness 5-6. Fragile. Cleavage average cube. Ud. weight 6.0 - 6.5. Weakly conducts electricity.

Diagnostic signs... Upon close observation, cobaltin is easy to recognize by its characteristic pinkish tint, high hardness, and often by typical combinations of forms (100), (111) and (210). Linneite differs from similar in color by higher hardness. In the weathered samples, paragenesis with intense pink-colored erythrin (Co 3 2 8H 2 O) is also characteristic.

P. p. Tr. melts into a gray, weakly magnetic ball, forming a coating of As 2 O 3 on the coal. Borax pearl turns blue (reaction to cobalt). In nitric acid it decomposes with the release of S and As 2 O 3 (pink solution).

Origin... It occurs mainly as a typical mineral of high-temperature hydrothermal processes in contact-metasomatic and vein deposits. It usually associates with arsenic-sulfur minerals of cobalt and iron, as well as chalcopyrite, sphalerite, quartz, skarn minerals, ferruginous chlorite, tourmaline, apatite, etc.

When weathering due to cobalt, as well as other arsenic cobalt compounds, an earthy or crystalline erythrin is easily formed, the pink color of which is striking in the oxidation zones of arsenic sulfide cobalt deposits.

Practical value... Cobaltin is one of the main sources of cobalt in industrial ores. Since the cost of cobalt is very high, sulphide-arsenous ores can be of industrial importance even with a cobalt content of 0.1-0.2%. The use of cobalt is based on its very valuable properties:

1. its various compounds are persistent blue and green paints used for staining glasses and ceramics, which was known in ancient times;
2. cobalt as an alloying element in the manufacture of special steels determines their high hardness and resistance at high temperatures, as well as exceptional magnetic properties;
3. with other metals (Cr, Mo, W, etc.) gives a number of technically important alloys, etc.

Place of Birth... In the USSR, cobaltin is found in Dashkesan iron ore deposit of contact-metasomatic origin (Kirovabad region of the Azerbaijan ASSR). Here it is observed among hydrothermally altered skarns in the hanging flank of a magnetite deposit. Chalcopyrite, pyrite, sphalerite, molybdenite, magnetite, garnet, calcite, apatite, quartz, etc. are paragenetically associated with it.

In Canada, it is found in significant quantities in the deposits of the district Cobalt in Ontario (Canada) in association with safflorite, skutterudite, smaltine, chloantite, nickelin, gersdorfite, native silver, argentite, dolomite, calcite and other minerals, as well as in deposits Scutterud(Norway), Tunaberg(Sweden).

Gersdorfite- NiAsS. Synonym: nickel luster. There are varieties fortified with cobalt and iron.

Chemical composition... Ni 35.4%, As 45.3%, S 19.3%. The Ni content usually ranges from 26-40%, As-37-56% and S-6-19%. Of the impurities, Co, Fe, Sb, etc. are often present.

Syngonia cubic; pentagon-tritetrahedral c. With. 3L 2 4L 3. Crystal structure similar to the structure of pyrite. Crystal Form octahedral or cubic. The most common forms are: (100), (111), (110), (210), (311). Twins are rare at (111). More often found in granular aggregates.

Color gersdorfite is silver-white to steel-gray. Trait grayish black. Shine metal.

Hardness 5.5. Fragile. Cleavage sometimes set by (111). Ud. weight 5.6-6.2. Good conductor of electricity.

Diagnostic signs... Macroscopically, it is difficult to distinguish it from a number of arsenous minerals: smalt (CoAs 2-3), chloantite (NiAs 2-3), ulmanite (NiSbS), arsenopyrite (FeAsS), etc. We have to resort to microscopic studies and chemical reactions on Ni, As and S, and in the case of the presence of isomorphic impurities Fe, Co and Sb - and to quantitative determinations of the contents of at least the most important elements.

P. p. Tr. melts on coal into a ball, which gives a reaction to Ni. In HNO 3 it decomposes with the release of S and As 2 O 3. The solution is green, indicating the presence of Ni.

Origin... Gersdorfite belongs to the number of minerals found mainly in hydrothermal deposits. Nickel arsenides and sulfides are paragenetically associated with it: nickeline, millerite, chloantite, rammelsbergite, ulmanite, etc. Among other minerals, various sulfides, as well as carbonates (calcite, ankerite, dolomite) and quartz can be found in association with it.

In the oxidation zone, as well as for other nickel arsenides, bright green annabergite (Ni 3 2 8H 2 O) is formed due to gersdorfite.

Practical value This mineral is relatively small, since it is usually found only as a companion in the sulfide-arsenic ores of nickel and cobalt.

Place of Birth... On the territory of our Union, gersdorfite has been found in very few deposits, and, moreover, in extremely insignificant quantities. The literature contains indications of his finds in Berezovsky gold deposit in the Urals and in the form of small grains in coarse-crystalline dolomite, then in Berikulsky gold ore deposit (Western Siberia) in association with rammelsbergite, nickelin and other minerals.

In foreign countries, the most significant quantities were installed in a number of fields Harz(Germany), Ore Mountains(Saxony) and elsewhere.

Löllingite- FeAs 2. The name is given by the city of Lölling in Carinthia (Austria). Moos first described it. Synonym: glaucopyrite.

Chemical composition... Fe 27.2%, As 72.8%. The Fe: As ratio fluctuates somewhat. In small amounts, S (up to 6%) and Sb (up to 5%) are usually installed. Sometimes Co (up to 6%) and Ni (up to tenths of a percent) are present.

Rice. 125. Crystals of lolliigite m (110), u (140), e (101), l (011)

Syngonia rhombic; rhombo-bipyramidal c. With. 3L 2 3PC. Crystal structure is similar to the structure of marcasite, although the type of As coordination around Fe differs somewhat from both marcasite and arsenopyrite. Crystal Form in most cases prismatic (Fig. 125). It is also found in solid masses.

Color löllingite is silver-white to steel gray. Trait grayish black. Shine metal.

Hardness 5-5.5. Fragile. Cleavage sometimes distinct by (001) and (110). The fracture is uneven. Ud. weight 7.0-7.40 (significantly higher than arsenopyrite). Other properties... Good conductor of electricity.

Diagnostic signs... In appearance, it is extremely similar to arsenopyrite, for which it is often mistaken. A significant difference is established only in the specific gravity of these minerals. Some differences are also observed under a microscope in polished thin sections.

P. p. Tr. it is more difficult to melt than arsenopyrite. In a closed glass tube, it gives only metallic arsenic, if the sulfur impurity in it does not reach a significant figure. In HNO 3 it dissolves with the release of As 2 O 3.

Origin... It is found less often in nature than arsenopyrite, and usually in small quantities. Observed exclusively in hydrothermal vein and metasomatic deposits, often in association with arsenopyrite, iron and copper sulfides, Co arsenides, as well as calcite, siderite, quartz, etc.

It is destroyed in the oxidation zone; scorodite (Fe 2H 2 O) is formed.

Practical value... As the richest in arsenic, iron arsenide is arsenic ore.

Place of Birth... In the USSR, lollingite has been found in a number of points in the Caucasus, the Urals, Central Asia, and Western and Eastern Siberia. Of these, we will mention Agyurminsky field in East Karategin on the left bank of the river. Aguyurm (Central Asia), in the arsenopyrite ores of which it has a significant distribution. In tin ore Sokhondinsky field in the Kyrinsky region (Chita region), this mineral was found in the form of continuous accumulations and veinlets up to 3 cm thick. It is characteristic that it is formed later than arsenopyrite, overgrowing its crystals.

Described in many foreign deposits of Carinthia, Harz, Saxony, Norway, Canada, etc.

Arsenopyrite- FeAsS. Synonyms: arsenic pyrite, mispikel. Variety: danaite-cobalt-rich arsenopyrite; cobalt-rich varieties are called glaucodot.

Chemical composition... Fe 34.3%, As 46.0%, S 19.7%. Chemical analyzes show frequent deviations from these values, especially for As and S. As impurities, it often contains Co, less often Ni, Sb. For many deposits, the gold content of arsenopyrite is especially characteristic. Gold is often found under the microscope in the form of inclusions, but for the most part it is present in the form of a finely dispersed phase, that is, arsenopyrite in this case is essentially a crystalline sol.

Syngonia monoclinic; prismatic in. With. L 2 PC. Crystal structure... Although arsenopyrite is classified as a marcasite in terms of its crystal morphology, X-ray studies show that the ideal structure of this mineral is monoclinic and rhombic only as a result of twinning. Crystal Form... It is very often found in well-defined crystals, usually having a prismatic appearance, from short-columnar to columnar and acicular (Fig. 126). Pseudodipyramidal crystals formed by the uniform development of prisms of the first and second kind are also very widespread. The following forms are most often observed: (101), (230), (210), (140), etc. The streakiness of the edges along the c axis is characteristic. Crystals are widely developed in druse cavities, but metacrystals, developed metasomatically in lateral rocks of deposits, are also very common. Twins are often observed (Fig. 127), often have a cruciform appearance. Aggregates... In continuous masses, forms granular and columnar aggregates.

Color arsenopyrite tin-white (for crystal faces) to steel gray (fractured). Often yellow discoloration. Trait grayish black, sometimes with a brownish tinge. Shine metal.

Hardness 5.5-6. Fragile. Cleavage fairly clear on (110) and also on (001). Ud. weight 5,9-6,2.Other properties... Electricity conducts. The decomposition temperature lies in the range of 430-675%, and it is established that the bond between Fe and As is weaker than between Fe and S.

Diagnostic signs... Characteristic are the tin-white color of the crystal faces, high hardness and the content of iron, arsenic and sulfur as the main constituents. Produces a garlic smell when struck with a hammer. Crystal shapes are also very characteristic. It differs from lellingite (FeAs 2) in a lower specific gravity. Arsenic compounds of nickel and cobalt (smalt, chloantite, etc.) in granular masses can be reliably distinguished from arsenic compounds of nickel and cobalt only with the help of qualitative chemical tests and when examined under a microscope in polished thin sections using microchemical reactions.

P. p. Tr. melts in a reducing flame, emitting a garlic odor; gives a magnetic bead of a tompak-brown color in a fracture. In a closed tube, a red sublimate of sulphide arsenic is formed, and then a ring of metallic arsenic. In HNO 3 it decomposes with the release of S and As 2 O 3.

Origin... Arsenopyrite belongs to the minerals hydrothermal origin and is one of the most common carriers of arsenic in endogenous deposits.

In typical hydrothermal, vein and metasomatically formed deposits, it is released mainly at higher-temperature stages of mineral formation. Its independent deposits are not uncommon, in which it is the main ore mineral. As a satellite, it participates in the composition of a wide variety of deposits: tin, tungsten, bismuth, copper, lead, zinc, etc. Of the nonmetallic minerals in association with it, quartz, tourmaline, feldspars, mica, carbonates, sometimes beryl, topaz and dr.

In the process of oxidation in the weathering zone, arsenopyrite decomposes relatively quickly. This forms scorodite (Fe) 2H20), usually in the form of loose and earthy masses palely colored in yellowish and greenish tones (in a mixture with iron hydroxides it becomes brown or brown).

Practical value... Arsenopyrite ores are the main raw material for the production of various arsenic compounds, used partly in agriculture for pest control, as well as in the paint, leather and other chemical industries. The minimum industrial content of arsenic in these ores is taken as 5-6%. With the complex use of polymetallic ores, arsenic from minerals containing it can be produced along the way, especially in waste gases during ore smelting.

Place of Birth... Dozens of deposits are currently known on the territory of the USSR, in which arsenopyrite is the main ore-forming mineral and is of industrial importance. Let's note some of them. In the Urals, it is found in significant quantities in gold vein deposits: Kochkarsky(southwest of Chelyabinsk) and Dzhetygarinsky(70 km southeast of the station. Breda. South Ural railway. d.). Arsenopyrite from these deposits contains gold. In Central Asia, a number of large deposits, both veinous and metasomatic, formed in limestones are known: Uch-Imchak(100 km southeast of the city of Dzhambul, in the Talas Alatau mountains) in association with pyrrhotite, pyrite, bismuthine; Takeeli(south of the city of Tashkent), the ores of which have a complex mineralogical composition, etc. Darasunsky field. Here, gold-bearing arsenopyrite in association with quartz, pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, bournonite and other minerals is found in the form of remarkable crystal druses, often with a columnar appearance. Another deposit - 3apokrovskoe- is a complex, irregularly shaped vein among dolomite limestone and partly skarns. The finely formed arsenopyrite crystals from this deposit have an isometric or flattened appearance.

Of the many foreign ones, we will only mention the largest deposit. Boliden(Sweden), in which arsenopyrite is rich in gold that is not completely recoverable during mechanical enrichment.

At all times, people dreamed of getting rich by finding gold. Often they were disappointed - they took a metal ingot with shiny faceted inserts for gold. This is pyrite, and among the people it is also called "the gold of fools".

Despite the fact that pyrite is not gold, it has the useful property of knocking out sparks on impact. Many years ago in Greece, people noticed this property and made fire using pyrite. Moreover, this stone is a source of sulfur.

Currently, pyrite is widely used in industry, jewelry and even amulets are made from this shiny stone, because if used correctly, it can heal and act on a person in a magical way.

What is pyrite?

There is metal in the composition of pyrite, however, it is not gold, but iron. Hence another name for the stone - iron pyrite. The metal in it is combined with sulfur.Accordingly, with the formula FeS 2, the stone is a sulfide, more precisely, a disulfide, because there are two sulfur atoms. Iron accounts for 46.6% of the composition.Sulfur gets 53.4%. However, this is ideal.

In pure form pyrite formula found only in books. In nature, copper, cobalt, nickel, selenium are mixed with it.Gold, by the way, is also mixed with the ore. However, the amount of aurum is so small that it is not advisable to extract them from the stone.

This is tantamount to the extraction of metal from the human body. It contains about 10 milligrams of gold.

Externally pyrite - stone forming cubic crystals. They are not typical for gold, although they do occur. There are also octahedrons.These are volumetric rhombuses with 8 faces. However, in 85% of cases, gold appears in the form of the smallest grains of sand, which are not even visible in the rock with the naked eye.In addition, gold has a yellow line, that is, the powder left when rubbing against a ceramic plate. Pyrite has a lead-gray trait.

From the point of view of geologists pyrite - mineral , that is, a solid, homogeneous, crystalline body. The stone is self-sufficient, but it can join rocks, mainly igneous.

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Pyrite in the form of the smallest inclusions is observed in many igneous rocks, where in most cases it is an epigenetic mineral in relation to silicates, being associated with the superposition of hydrothermal manifestations. Pyrite is released from hot hydrogen sulfide solutions coming from magma chambers, together with other sulfides.

In contact-metasomatic deposits, it is an almost constant companion of sulfides in skarns and magnetite deposits. Its formation, like that of other sulfides, is associated with the hydrothermal stage of contact-metamorphic processes.

A similar formation of pyrite occurs in the zone of contact between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks (limestones, marls, clays). It arises by pneumatolytic way as a result of interaction between hot vapors of hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur compounds with compounds containing iron.

Pyrite is also widespread in sedimentary rocks, incl. in fossil coals (up to 5% pyrite in brown coals of the Moscow region). The formation of pyrite in marine sediments is associated with the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria. Large accumulations of pyrite are formed on the ocean floor in connection with the influx of volcanic exhalations along faults in the zones of mid-ocean ridges with active manifestations of volcanism.

It is formed in most sedimentary rocks (clay, carbonaceous, marly rocks) due to the interaction of surface aqueous solutions containing iron with hydrogen sulfide, usually released as a result of decomposition of organic residues. In addition, pyrite is formed under surface conditions as a result of the reduction of iron sulfate salts with organic carbon.

Sedimentary rocks

Pyrite is also allocated:

• at the bottom of the swamps;
• lakes;
• some seas (for example, the Black Sea), where decomposition of organic matter occurs in conditions of insufficient oxygen access. The resulting hydrogen sulfide reacts with iron salts dissolved in water, which leads to the precipitation of pyrite. Pyrite is also found in metamorphic rocks (gneisses, chlorite schists).

In near-surface conditions and in air, pyrite is unstable and quite easily undergoes chemical weathering and oxidation with the formation of ferrous oxide sulfate, which, in the presence of free oxygen, easily transforms into ferrous oxide sulfate. The latter, hydrolyzing, decomposes into insoluble iron hydroxide (limonite) and free sulfuric acid, which passes into solution. This is accompanied by the replacement of pyrite with iron oxides and hydroxides. The end product of the chemical decomposition of pyrite is limonite, sometimes sulfates (jarosite) are formed. Therefore, in the upper parts of pyrite deposits, there are usually accumulations of brown iron ore, forming the so-called "Iron hats".

Due to the oxidation of pyrite, pseudomorphs (false forms) of limonite over pyrite often occur. In zones of secondary sulfide enrichment, pseudomorphs over pyrite in some cases form such minerals as chalcocite, bornite, etc.

Pyrite precipitates in the form of stalactite-like aggregates were also observed on the supports of old mine workings and their origin, apparently, is due to the reducing effect of organic matter on iron sulfates dissolved in groundwater. In heaps of pyrite-rich pyrite ores, it forms highly dispersed native sulfur.

Artificially pyrite can be produced in various ways. Of these, the most significant are those based on reactions between H2S and iron compounds in a gaseous state or in aqueous, mainly alkaline solutions, as well as on the reduction of sulfates and other sulfur-containing compounds with organic substances.

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An excursion into history

In translation from the ancient Greek "feast" means "fire". The mineral was named so for its external resemblance and faith that with its help you can quickly and easily get fire. Indeed, a couple of blows are enough for sparks to appear, which all peoples did from antiquity to the era of flintlock rifles.

The Incas made mirrors from it for magical rituals, and the Indians considered the fire stone to be protection from alligators.

Pyrites were called the gold of fools. Outwardly, the mineral resembles gold, which was bought by ordinary prospectors and experienced Spanish conquistadors. They took or lured away the brilliant mineral from the Indians, and at home they became the object of ridicule because of their own greed and ignorance.

External resemblance, magical properties plus a historical trail have led to the numerous names of pyrite:

• gold - the Incas, fools, felines;
• pyrite - gray, iron;
• health stone.

The first "matches" of mankind have a rich biography.

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Pyrite "gold" of the Incas

In the Inca Empire, pyrite was used to make jewelry, magic amulets and mirrors. Pyrite in the culture of the Indians was valued on a par with gold, emeralds and jade.

At the time of the conquest of the American continent (15th century), Europeans even nicknamed the mineral "The Gold of the Incas".

The ignorant Spanish conquistador soldiers who destroyed the Indian empire mistook pyrite products for gold. The soldiers took away the jewelry from the Indians, but when they tried to sell them to jewelers somewhere in Seville, they invariably heard in response the mockery: "El oro de los tontos!" ("This is the gold of fools!").

Chryso anoitu

By the way, this is what the ancient Greeks called pyrite: The fact is that crafty pyrite indeed often accompanies gold deposits.

A nugget of genuine gold found on the bank of a stream by some lucky shepherd immediately gave rise to a "gold rush". The peasants abandoned the sown fields, the townspeople their homes and families. Seekers of instant wealth washed river pebbles for months, dug up the banks.

One can imagine the disappointment of the ancient gold prospectors when it turned out that a handful of hard-to-get shiny minerals was nothing more than χρυσό ανόητου (chryso anoitu - fool's gold).

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What are Pyrite Mirrors?

During excavations, archaeologists often find pyrite mirrors. The Aztecs and Incas polished one side of the gem, and the other was processed in the form of a cabochon.

On the convex side of the master, at the request of the priests, carvings were made with a secret meaning. The Paris Trocadero collection contains a similar copy of the mirror.

Jewelry with Inca gold (or drip silver, as this mineral was also called) became a trend. Fashionistas of that time flaunted with pyrite bracelets and pendants.

In Europe, the gem was used in women's jewelry as an imitation of a diamond. They used different cuts - silver, gold and steel. Pyrite was often called marcasite by French jewelers. Today the term is used for another mineral (a type of iron sulfide).

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• Today, only a small fraction of the mined minerals ends up in the hands of jewelers. A large proportion of the material goes to the needs of industry. It is used for the production of strong concrete.

• Collectors whose "treasures" include pyrite fossils should keep them vacuum packed, as the mineral is fragile and decomposes when exposed to atmospheric oxygen, giving off an unpleasant odor. If there is also water nearby, sulfuric acid can also form, which adversely affects the exhibits.
• Even glass can be scratched with pyrite, which distinguishes it from gold. In ancient times, this is exactly how the stone was checked "for a tooth".
• In ancient times, pyrite was highly valued not only by jewelers who made buckles and cufflinks from it. It was also bought by alchemists, who attributed magical properties to the mineral.

Pyrite properties

Pyrite has a pronounced metallic luster. However, seeing him in photographs, or in a real setting, does not mean seeing the hero of the article.

On air going on pyrite oxidation ... It reacts with oxygen to form goethite or lemonite. The first is a mineral, the second is a rock containing goethite and a number of iron hydroxides.

Pyrite mass changes, as well, upon contact with groundwater. The result is the same - goethite and limonite. Not all of the iron pyrite goes into them, but only its surface part.

The golden yellow color changes to brown. The oxide film of limonite is tarnished. It is expressed in iridescent overflows on the surface, as if in puddles of gasoline.

There are also several minerals similar to the hero of the article, but not related to him. So uhalcopyrite is wedged into the formula by copper. The hardness of the stone decreases to 4-ex points against 6-6.5 for ordinary pyrite. The color becomes more yellow.

With a hardness of 6.5 points, pyrite is the only sulfide that can scratch mineral glass. Group gems are naturally soft.

In glass

In glass, however, there is a significant impurity of quartz with a hardness of 7 points. When diluted with other components, silica loses its "strength" a little. As a result, the hardness of glass on the Mohs scale is about 6 points.

Similar to pyrite and cobaltin.

• There is no iron in it at all. Sulfur is combined with cobalt and arsenic. The last element as an admixture occurs in the hero of the article. The hardness of cobaltin does not exceed 4 points on the Mohs scale.
• The yellow color is not expressed. It is also less saturated in pyrrhotite. It is a simple iron sulfide with a hardness of 4.5 units and a darker color than pyrite.Distinguished by pyrite and density. It is above average, reaching 5.10 grams per cubic centimeter of ore. Accordingly, the hero of the article is weighty.However, the stone is far from the gravity of gold. The density of the native aurum is 19 grams per cubic centimeter.
• Pyrite can replace cavities in rocks and even organic matter. The hero of the article is recognized as the most common sulfide. Being everywhere, the mineral even penetrates the shells of mollusks and the trunks of dead trees.

As a result, ancient ammonites and pines are found in mountain, flat workings, filled to the "brim" with pyrite. Iron that looks like gold and has a history of millions of years is a tempting proposition. In order to present the beauty of the stone in the "frame" of a living organism, shells and trunks are sawn.

Pyrite has no cleavage planes. Accordingly, the stone is not inclined to split in certain directions, it is durable.

However, the chemical instability of the mineral makes it dangerous, especially in the vicinity of coal.

Chemical composition of pyrites

Theoretical composition - Fe - 46.55%, S - 53.45%. It often contains very small amounts of impurities: Co (cobalt pyrite), Ni, As, Sb, Se, sometimes Cu, Au, Ag, etc. The content of the latter elements is due to the presence of mechanical impurities in the form of tiny inclusions of foreign minerals, sometimes in a finely dispersed state. In these cases, we are dealing essentially with solid pseudo-solutions - crystal sols.

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Types of pyrites

There are several types of pyrite stone in nature at once, and each of them is presented in various shades. Minerals are distinguished by chemical composition and inclusions. In nature, there are:

• Bravoite is a stone that has a rich yellow hue, since it contains at least a fifth of nickel (at least 20%).
• Marcasite is a mineral that is also called drip silver for its rich shade and silvery tints. This mineral is considered very beautiful, therefore it has always been used in jewelry to create irresistible jewelry and crafts. Since ancient times, the material has been used for the manufacture of handicrafts, as well as luxurious jewelry, worn even by persons from the nobility. The peculiarity of just such a pyrite is in its metallic luster and slightly yellowish tint. Its crystal lattice also has distinctive features from traditional pyrite (bravoite).

Diagnostic signs. Easily distinguishable by color, luster, crystal shape, high hardness from other sulfides, in particular, from sometimes similar in color chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, marcasite, arsenopyrite, millerite NiS.

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The healing properties of the stone

Pyrite energetically deeply affects a person, cleanses and nourishes his biofield. Thanks to this, even complex and advanced diseases, especially mental ones, are cured faster. The mineral dulls depressive moods, apathy, anxiety in its carrier, allows you to perk up after failures and desperate situations, to find the strength to live and act on. With a random daily regimen, the stone helps to improve sleep, increase efficiency.

In women and men suffering from infertility, the stone returns to the activity of the sex glands. It is believed that a piece of pyrite, tied to the leg of a woman in labor, facilitates the course of childbirth, helps to get rid of the burden quickly and without complications.

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The magical properties of pyrite

Pyrite, similar to gold in color and brilliance, was endowed with magical properties in ancient times. It is believed that the mineral is patronized by Mars and Neptune. In ancient Greece, pyrite was considered a symbol of the god of war Ares, so the soldiers carried it with them as an amulet, which was supposed to give them courage and strength, to protect them from death in battle.

It is believed that you cannot keep the stone with you for more than three days, otherwise all the magical properties of pyrite do not just lose their power - they begin to negatively affect the owner, causing him irritability and negative emotions.

Astrologers attribute properties to pyrite to have a positive effect on Sagittarius and Scorpions and, conversely, do not recommend the stone to Cancers, on which it can be dangerous and harmful. It is recommended to carry a pebble with you for people who are in danger at work, experiencing constant nervous tension. Others should not have pyrite as an amulet.

The magic of the stone lies in the ability to return vital energy to the owner, relieve him of fear. A person who has a talisman with pyrite becomes more self-confident, more purposeful. Therefore, it is recommended to be worn by those who need to strengthen their leadership qualities.

Only a person with pure thoughts can help a stone. The mineral does not tolerate bad thoughts, it will harm a person who has unrighteous intentions.

Pyrite is considered a male talisman because it gives a person the characteristic masculine features:

• courage;
• determination;
• self confidence;
• striving to achieve the goal.

However, the power that the mineral bestows must be handled carefully. The stone will "calculate" unkind thoughts and turn against the owner. But it is useful to those who, in difficult life situations, are ready to fold their hands without fighting. He will help those who are afraid to make independent decisions.

The stone is also useful for women. For those who want to revive faded feelings, pyrite will help bring passion back into the marriage relationship. A pebble makes a woman attractive in the eyes of a man, but it is not recommended to wear jewelry with pyrite in combination with other stones. The mineral makes an exception only for hematite and coil.

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Influence on chakras

Chakras are of great importance in the study of metaphysical processes. Pyrite affects Manipura, which is the center of each person's personal strength.

Thanks to this chakra, a person absorbs the life-giving power of the sun and establishes a connection with the outside world. In addition, Manipura develops the personality of a person as a whole and transmits emotions to the world around him. This chakra is the center of energy, desire, self-realization and ego. She helps to achieve position in society and recognition, guides the desire to stand out and be an extraordinary person. In addition, the realization of their potential depends entirely on this chakra. Therefore, additional stimulation of Manipur through the Inca stone will not be superfluous.

Influence according to Feng Shui

Despite the fact that in the world of digital technology and innovation, the desire for power dominates, many people live and equip their homes according to the laws of Feng Shui. Therefore, pyrite must be placed indoors in place of the money sector. It is believed that pyrite activates the circulation of cash flows.

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Who is the best stone for?

Lithotherapists (the so-called specialists who use stones for medicinal purposes) recommend wearing jewelry with pyrite for people who feel tired and complain of a decrease in strength. Pyrite has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system.

• you feel that you need additional strength and energy to solve important problems;
• cooling in steam has cooled down, and you want to become interesting for your partner again: pyrite will give you sexual energy and will make it attractive to a partner;
• pyrite will help regain lost strength and vitality after suffering shocks, fire stone, it seems to ignite a person from the inside and makes him vigorous and cheerful again.

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How is pyrite used for women?

Jewelry with pyrite looks very elegant, because the stone shimmers beautifully in the light. Admiring these decorations, you can get real aesthetic pleasure, but you shouldn't forget about the magical properties.

• a ring with pyrite endows its owner with vitality, gives an influx of energy;
• a pendant with large pyrite will help get rid of depressive thoughts, depression;
• earrings with a cat's eye give their owner attractiveness, her female energy increases;
• a bracelet with a scattering of pyrites provides its owner with an influx of vitality.

Pyrite jewelry should be kept under running cold water from time to time, so you cleanse stones energetically, make their magical properties stronger.

Pyrite in the Eastern teachings of Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that studies the influence of energy flows on a person's life. It is based on the principles of interaction of the main natural elements. These are Earth, Water, Fire, Wood and Metal. Feng Shui teachings can change the situation for the better, radically transforming the surrounding space.

One of the most potent minerals for attracting good luck, wealth and family wealth is blinding pyrite. The stone, the properties, the zodiac sign of which personify the element of Fire, is used in Feng Shui in the form of various balls, cubes, mounds, imitations of gold coins.

Pyrite is a versatile decoration for the home or office. Figures, amulets and other decorative elements made of this mineral can be placed in places with sharp negative energy. To achieve the best effect, the stone must be placed in a zone of abundance, which corresponds to the southeast direction.

To protect housing from destructive energy, experts advise placing a pyrite ball or cube at the very entrance. Small round balls in the form of Chinese coins should be kept in your purse at all times. This will help you overcome material difficulties, easily solve complex problems and gain self-confidence.

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Pyrite and the signs of the zodiac

Pyrite is somewhat reminiscent of gold, which is why it was nicknamed "the gold of fools." Pyrite is also called "cat gold", "iron pyrite" or "gold of the Incas". In ancient India, it was believed that pyrite would save one from an alligator. Pyrite is more suitable for men. But he also makes a woman noticeable to the whole environment. Pyrite brings pleasant warm memories. Pyrite gives more strength, patience, passion, perfectly expresses physical qualities. By the way, in ancient times, fire was obtained with the help of pyrite. with a strong impact, the stone gives off sparks.

Pyrite stone for Aries

Aries, as a representative of the zodiac sign, pyrite will give clarity of character. Aries with pyrite is even more daring, selfless, stubborn and always responsible for their actions - in a word, Aries, after acquiring pyrite, reveals and strengthens male character traits in himself. Pyrite gives impressive strength and stimulates large and important events.

Pyrite stone for Taurus

Pyrite will make Taurus a little trickier, which will come in handy to get some of the desired results. Or rub into the trust of the right people.

In major adventures, Taurus with pyrite will not get lost, on the contrary, it will not be the last person against the background of the rest. Pyrite will help Taurus, who owns this talisman, to assimilate some of the wisdom of life.

Pyrite stone for Gemini

• Gemini, with the acquisition of a new talisman, regard any situation a little differently.
• Gemini understands better than people, they try to hear them.
• Pyrite develops a sense of solidarity and respect in Gemini.
• Pyrite instills a sense of inner wealth and satiety.
• Also, pyrite attracts both female attention to men, and vice versa.

Pyrite stone for Cancer

Pyrite endows the born owner under the sign of Cancer with clear advantages, giving confidence and a feeling of complete control over everything. Cancer with pyrite strengthens its health from the inside, sleeps better and restores positive life. With the purchase of pyrite, Cancer easily gets rid of various kinds of phobias, does not undergo a gloomy mood.

Pyrite stone for Leo

A lion with pyrite is a real hunter who receives a lot of merit from all sides and brings everything home to his family. Pyrite protects Leo from being exposed to danger or weakness in the face of any problem. A lion with pyrite is not subject to anything and anyone.

A lion with pyrite knows the value of himself and his abilities. Pyrite will bring wealth to Leo, too.

Pyrite stone for Virgo

• Virgo, who must constantly receive something cultural and aesthetic, pyrite brings an excuse and opportunity to improve, develop logic and intuition, gain new knowledge and increase intelligence.
• Pyrite will adapt Virgo's skills in the right direction, revealing Virgo as an excellent hard-working and life-affirming person.

Pyrite stone for Libra

Libra will help you cope with recklessness with pyrite. Quite often it happens that Libra is somehow too desperate to "throw" into the pool and, subsequently, very much regret their hasty decision. Pyrite will not let you do something crazy.

It is as if the stone holds the hand and does not let go towards the alluring, but dangerous temptations. At the same time, pyrite brings success to Libra.

Pyrite stone for Scorpio

For Scorpio, with its natural strength and innate power, pyrite is quite ideal as a talisman for any situation and, one might say, any desire.

Pyrite expresses all the bold features of Scorpio more vividly and liberatedly. Scorpio knows the meaning of this stone. With pyrite, Scorpio will not face enemies.

Pyrite stone for Sagittarius

• Pyrite enriches Sagittarius with decisive actions and risky, but giving good results, actions.
• Pyrite keeps Sagittarius out of the "battlefield"; pyrite "hides" conflicts, quarrels and other troubles.
• Moreover, pyrite monitors every step of Sagittarius, preventing him from getting into a mess.

Pyrite stone for Capricorn

For Capricorn, which is by no means endowed with a weak character, pyrite will help to resist some of life's difficulties.

Pyrite strengthens the Capricorn's emotional state, not allowing any difficulties and frustrations to shake it in the future. In the Capricorn family with pyrite, there will always be plenty of everything.

Pyrite stone for Aquarius

For Aquarius, pyrite is useful in positive intentions, intentions aimed at helping someone or improving something. Aquarius himself will get rid of disturbing thoughts and improve performance. Pyrite is good in the form of an amulet that attracts monetary wealth.

Pyrite stone for Pisces

Pisces with the acquisition of such a powerful stone as pyrite, it would seem, will not master the perception and absorption of all the forces of a super-energetically charged amulet.

But no. Pisces soon getting used to it and understanding all the "tricks" of pyrite, I can skillfully use the "magic" of the stone. Pyrite will give Pisces, in the first place, the opposite attention and help expose liars.

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Mining and deposits of pyrite

The most abundant sulfide on earth, pyrite is found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary layers. In the former, the ore becomes an epigenetic element.

He stands above the original "genetics" of the stone. Simply put, igneous rocks formed first, and then filled the pores in them. pyrite. Sulfur and iron layers "drank" from hydrothermal waters oozing from the ground.

It turns out that the hero of the article is born in the process of contact metamorphism - the transformation of rocks in contact with each other by means of hot, mineral-saturated waters, or pressure.

Most often, pyrite occurs at the border of igneous and sedimentary rocks. The latter also includes coal. This mineral and iron ore is of practical interest.

However, mining coal and pyrite together is fraught with fires. Next to the fuel, getting access to oxygen through the mines, the hero of the article ignites spontaneously.

Firing pyrite

Firing pyrite leads to the release of harmful impurities contained in pyrite, for example, arsenic, into the atmosphere. The workers are poisoned.Therefore, lime powder is sprayed in pyrite mines. It inhibits the oxidation of pyrite and therefore the ignition.

By the way, the name of the ore is translated from Greek as "fire". The mineral sparkles not only when it comes into contact with oxygen, but also when it hits steel.

The property of the conductor is not reflected in the title of the hero of the article. Meanwhile, the mineral has a supply of freely moving particles.They carry not only a charge, but also transmit current along the circuit. Although, experts in feng shui claim that iron pyrite also conducts wealth and prosperity.

How is it different from real gold?

Although pyrite and gold look very similar, on closer inspection they differ in their structure. Unlike real gold, fool's gold is not a metal. This mineral has a transparent structure and is called iron sulfide. Some pyrites may contain particles of real gold.

What are the ways to distinguish gold from pyrite?

The most basic distinguishing feature of pyrite and gold is its physical characteristics: shape, structure and properties.

1. Form. Fool's gold consists of crystals and has sharp edges, while real gold is a metal with a smoother structure and rounded edges. If you, when examining the product, notice that the structure looks like small and sharp cubes, then this is pyrite. Pay attention to the structure of pyrite - its crystals have sharp edges.
2. Smell. Pyrite smells like sulfur. Gold, in principle, does not have a specific smell at all. If you smell any hint of sulfur, then the material is unambiguously pyrite.
3. Compliance. Real gold is soft and pliable. When you put pressure on it, it flattens and bends. On the other hand, pyrite is more fragile. If damaged, then it is easy to collapse. You can easily tell if a jewel is gold or pyrite by sticking a pin into it. Gold is easy to sell under the pin, and pyrite is destroyed in the place where it hit.
4. Friction mark. Rubbing gold on white china will leave a yellow mark on the metal. And the fool's gold will leave a dark green or black stripe.
5. Copper scratches. Copper is harder than gold and softer than pyrite. Therefore, if you try to scratch a copper product with pyrite, it will leave a mark on it. Gold cannot scratch copper because only copper can scratch gold.
6. Shine. Pyrite glistens in the light. However, when the light is not directed at it, then it does not shine. Real gold has a softer glow, but even without a directional light source, it will have a luster.

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Stone application

Stuffing their pockets with pyrite, gold prospectors of the past were near luck. Iron pyrite is a satellite of the solar metal and also its antipode.

• Gold is malleable and pyrite is difficult to process.
• The precious metal is chemically inert, not inclined to enter into reactions with other elements and substances, and pyrite "pulls" for interactions.
• As in human society, opposites attract.
• Where pyrite is found, gold is often found. The only question is the amount of precious reserves and the form of their manifestation.

In addition to being a beacon in gold prospecting, pyrite is also a source of several substances. It is logical to obtain iron from the mineral. It is mainly used for the production of pig iron.The second component of the ore is also not ignored. True, in recent years, sulfur is more often obtained from the processing of natural gas and oil.

The production of a bioproduct byproduct spends several times less than the extraction of an element from pyrite. More often, it is extracted sulphuric acid ... it is obtained by reaction with oxygen.

In its course, sulfur and iron oxides are obtained. The union of sulfur with oxygen is saturated with gas, and then combined with water. Here comes the sulfuric acid.

The extraction of rare impurities from pyrite is also justified. These are thalium, selenium, in general, rare earth metals, but metals needed by the industry. Even a small fraction of them in the ore is a “tidbit”.

What was done with a nugget in past centuries

• In past centuries, crystals of iron pyrite were crushed and paired with steel were put into flint guns. The friction of the components produced the sparks needed to fire the shots.
• Pyrite was a necessity in everyday life. In the era without mirrors, the stone reflected, giving the opportunity to preen. The Incas were the first to look in pyrite. Smooth crystal edges did not distort the image, unlike, for example, convex mother-of-pearl.
• In the 21st century buy pyrite only filmmakers who restore the realities of historical events wish for flint guns.

Outside of film sets, silicon barrels no longer exist. But jewelry is a constant phenomenon. Only favorite stones change.

The masters of Ancient Greece were the first to look at pyrite. They appreciated the beauty of the stone and its magical properties. Cubic, shiny, as if polished, crystals of the mineral need not be processed.

At the same time, decorations will be more spectacular than many. Products cast reflections that can dazzle. Therefore, the ancient Greeks took pyrite crystals to the battlefields. It was also believed that talismans made of iron pyrite make up for the loss of blood.

• Greece disappeared, and the glory of pyrite also died down. Outside of the context of the gold rush and the fuses of flint guns, it was only looked at in the 20th century.
• Pyrite is used to make earrings, figurines, boxes, beads, bracelets, and rings. A special category is figurines of money frogs and other symbols of wealth.
• The energy of pyrite attracts finances, increasing the impact of figurines on the lives of their owners. True, the money talisman is not given for free.

Talismans and amulets

• This stone is recommended to be worn under various circumstances due to its varied properties. but you cannot wear it for more than three days in a row, since the mineral has such a powerful energy that it can psychologically destroy a weak-willed person.
• It is strictly forbidden to wear talismans and amulets for people who are very emotional and easily excitable, because the stone further enhances these properties.
• This stone is considered the talisman of sorcerers and magicians because of its amazing ability to restore vitality.
• It gives a person confidence, decisiveness, relieves fears and helps to achieve the set goal. Therefore, it is well suited for people with leadership qualities.
• Pyrite is also considered a family talisman. He protects the house from various troubles and protects from ill-wishers. In addition, he has the ability to restore past feelings between spouses.
• Mineral is ideal for people with pure thoughts and intentions... Only then will he contribute to the achievement of the set goals. The stone does not tolerate liars and deceivers, and can greatly harm them.
• You cannot wear jewelry with such a stone at the same time as other minerals. This is a wayward gem and he does not tolerate neighborhood with others. Hematite and serpentine are the only stones with which pyrite interacts calmly.
• It is believed to be pyrite has a beneficial effect on people, whose profession is associated with fire, for example, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations or firefighters, as well as those who stand guard over the law.

Whatever characteristics pyrite has, in order for it to bring only benefit, you need not only to be born under a certain zodiac sign, but also to be an honest and decent person. And everyone should strive for this, no matter what sign a person was born under.

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Pyrite price

A 39-centimeter thread of pyrite beads for needlework costs about 900 rubles. This is provided that the diameter of the beads is 5-7 millimeters.

If you take raw crystals, you will pay about 1,000 rubles for a cube of 2 by 2 centimeters. Option for a mineralogical collection.

For the feng shui collection, let's look at the pyrite Buddha. The figurine, 15 cm high and 8 cm wide, is estimated at 13,000-15,000 rubles. Getting pyrite for that kind of money, not everyone understands.

But, the Chinese are sure that the game is worth the candle. It was in the Celestial Empire that iron pyrite was proclaimed a symbol of wealth and for several centuries they were not disappointed in their beliefs.

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The mineral itself in the rings is quite fragile, therefore it is necessary to protect it from blows. All jewelry made from natural minerals is recommended to be stored in a dark place out of the reach of the sun.

Pyrite can be placed in a separate, well-sealed bag to avoid unwanted interactions with other stones. It is also recommended to take breaks from using the stone due to the possible consequences. "False gold jewelry" can be both harmful and beneficial, so you can wear it for a maximum of three days, and then remove it.

Pyrite, or pyrite, is a common mineral, but it is extremely rare in its pure form. In ancient times, fire was obtained with its help. Hence the Greek name for pyrite "pyrites lithos", which means "stone of fire." The mineral is widely used today, but no longer for extracting fire. It is used in industry and jewelry. Read about all the properties of pyrite, its use and magical meaning in this article.

What is pyrite: composition, formula and structure

This mineral is iron disulfide, its chemical formula is FeS2. However, it is almost impossible to find it in such a "primordial" form. Pyrite always contains an "appendage" of arsenic, cobalt, copper, selenium and other minerals.

There are varieties of stone - bravoite and marcasite. The pyrite formula does not change in both cases, but bravoite contains about 20% nickel. Marcasite, or radiant pyrite, may contain thallium, bismuth, arsenic, copper. It is also called "drip silver". It differs from the "classical" pyrite in the structure of the crystal lattice.

Iron pyrite (another name for pyrite) does not differ in strength, the hardness on the Mohs scale is from 6 to 6.5. It quickly oxidizes, in contact with oxygen, turns into limonite (a common name for some mineral aggregates).

The crystal lattice of the pyrite mineral is face-centered cubic. Depending on the presence of certain elements, crystals take the form of pentagondodecahedrons, cubes, octahedrons.

The appearance of the mineral and its deposits

The formula of pyrite is such that its constituents are almost everywhere. Not surprisingly, pyrite is ubiquitous. At the same time, high quality, large specimens are rare. There are productive deposits in France, Poland, Spain, America, Austria. Sulfur pyrite is also mined in Russia in the Urals. Basically, the mineral is present in the rocks in the form of small grains and inclusions. Pyrite druses are occasionally found - growth of crystals. Stones suitable for use in jewelry are mined in Italy.

Pyrite is often found as a fossil. The fact is that the mineral can displace calcium from the shells of mollusks, replacing it. As a result, the shells look like they are gilded. They are found in both ancient and relatively fresh rock deposits.

Pyrite looks beautiful: a light yellow or golden crystal with a clear metallic sheen. Its edges are perfectly smooth, almost mirror-like. This property was used by people in the distant past, making mirrors from stone.

Education and properties

The origin is associated with various processes. Thus, iron pyrite is formed in calcareous sediments at the bottom of lakes, swamps, and closed seas such as the Black Sea. It is formed due to the precipitation of iron by hydrogen sulfide (as seen by the pyrite formula). It is also formed in bottom silt, sometimes taking the forms of various organisms, whose remains are present there. Less often and in smaller volumes arises as a result of magmatic processes in the earth's crust.

Since pyrite is actively oxidized, the upper layers of its deposits are saturated with brown iron ore.

Artificial pyrite is produced by the reaction of iron compounds with hydrogen sulfide.

If we talk about the mechanical properties of the stone, then, as we said, it is fragile. Especially if the composition contains gold. The density ranges from 5.9 to 6.2.

Chemical properties:

• does not dissolve in water;
• dissolves poorly in nitric acid, with the release of sulfur;
• decomposes easily in nitric acid powder;
• does not respond to hydrochloric acid.

When found in nature, it is adjacent to sphalerite, quartz, chalcopyrite, gallenite, pyrrhotite, calcite, gold and other minerals.

The melting point is relatively high - about 100 degrees - but the exact figure at which the mineral begins to melt depends on the pressure accompanying the process.

Industrial use of pyrite

Pyrite is used as a raw material for the production of various chemicals: sulfur, sulfuric acid, ferrous sulfate. True, in our days, pyrite is used in this way less and less. More widely, it is used in the production of mastics, cement, concrete of certain types, performing the role of a "corrector".

Pyrite is mined in huge quantities at the deposits of non-ferrous metals, but it is not profitable to extract it from the rock. Iron pyrite, obtained as a by-product, is sent to waste dumps.

In the past, pyrite was used in the manufacture of flintlock guns and pistols. At a later time, the mineral played the role of a detector diode in radio receivers. This is because most of the current passes through it only in one direction.

During the roasting of pyrite ore, cinders are obtained, from which iron is isolated or paints are made. Perhaps this is due to the formula of pyrite - it contains 47% iron and 53% sulfur.

In chemistry, pyrite is used to cleanse gaseous substances from chlorine.

Mineral in jewelry and its price

The characteristics of the stone do not allow it to be used to create durable products, however, iron pyrite is in demand among jewelers.

Pyrite is almost never cut, if you need to use it in decoration - inserts are made from crystals of a natural shape; if the mineral is cut, it takes the form of a rose, the second popular form of the stone is a cabochon.

Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, buttons are made of the mineral, but they are all short-lived, so you can rarely find them on the shelves. There are also exclusive handmade pyrite crafts, but they can only be purchased in hand-made stores, on the Internet or at fairs and exhibitions.

Sulfur pyrite is a relatively cheap mineral, not valuable. Collectible nuggets, stones of an unusual shape cost only a few thousand rubles. Factory-made jewelry can be bought at a price of 400 rubles (bracelets) to 3 thousand rubles (beads).

Pyrite has been known to mankind since ancient times; jewelry and crafts from it were made in ancient Egypt. At a later time, it was used in decorating haberdashery - bags, umbrellas, belts, as well as watches and shoes. In India, people wore pyrite amulets, believing that this is how they protect themselves from crocodiles.

The mineral also became widespread during the period when Napoleon Bonaparte was waging active wars. French ladies gave gold jewelry to supply the army, and in return received jewelry made of pyrite. They wore them with pride, demonstrating patriotism.

In history, the mineral is also known under the unflattering name "gold of fools", "gold of fools". The fact is that even in the pre-Columbian era in America, people often mistook it for a precious metal. Gold miners hunted for it, even took it away from the local population, but then, of course, they were convinced that the shiny crystal was a dummy.

The value of a mineral in astrology

Pyrite is a crystal under the auspices of the planets Neptune and Mars. No wonder in Greece he was considered the stone of Ares - the god of war - and they believed that if a soldier carried it with him as an amulet, he would be lucky. It was believed that pyrite would give courage and strength, save from death.

Jewelry with pyrite or just a separate stone is recommended for Scorpions and Sagittarius. Mineral Cancer is contraindicated. To the first it will bring harmony, good luck and balance, to the second it will be too exciting, bring anxiety and tension.

In general, pyrite, despite its low density and fragility, is considered a male mineral, personifying self-confidence, determination, perseverance and courage.

The magical properties of the crystal

The "fiery" mineral is considered the talisman of those who are engaged in dangerous professions: the military, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, law enforcement officers, as well as blacksmiths. It is also suitable for those who by nature have a strong character, strong will, and the makings of a leader. Pyrite fills such people with special strength of mind, gives confidence in decisions and good luck in business.

Pyrite has an extremely powerful energy that can pull a person out of depression, awaken an interest in life in him. However, if the owner of the stone is weak, weak-willed, or angry at heart, the mineral will drive him crazy. At least there is such a belief. To avoid getting negativity from pyrite, do not wear it for more than three days.

It is also believed that the mineral is contraindicated for those who lie and hypocrite - pyrite will punish them.

And the crystal must also be of perfect structure. Cracks, chips and other damage distort its energy.

The stone is shown to women, as it enhances their sexuality. He also makes men relaxed and passionate, so pyrite can be stored at home so that mutual interest between the spouses does not fade away.

The external resemblance to the noble metal number one turned out to be tiresome for this stone. They fought for him, they were proud of him, then they just fell in love. The mineral is especially helpful for those who wish to wear gold jewelry, but do not have the means. Pyrite is an ornamental stone, but it replaces gold.

History and origins

Translated from Greek, pyrite is "a stone that carves fire." He received this name for the ability to spark on impact. This useful feature set the lighter mineral above gold.

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The Incas of pre-Columbian America used a stone with shiny facets as a magic mirror, the Indians considered it an amulet against alligators.

Pyrite overshadowed the mind of the Spanish conquistadors: mistaking the mineral for gold, they took it from the local residents by force or deception. And at home they found themselves in the fools, demonstrating the pyrite gold of the Incas under the guise of a noble metal.

Gold rush prospectors in Alaska got into trouble. So the names "gold of the Incas", "gold of fools" were assigned to pyrite.

The mineral "golden" pyrite was elevated during the reign of Napoleon. He was honored by ladies who donated jewelry in favor of the fighting army. It was a mark of distinction, patriotic French women were proud of such accessories.

The twentieth century became a turning point for the mineral. British designers Butler and Wilson saw fresh ideas, their exclusive pieces became very popular and made the "golden" stone a bohemian favorite.

Pyrite is formed as a result of magmatic or hydrothermal processes, at the bottom of closed sea basins, in a copper-nickel formation.

Igneous rocks are rich in small crystals, the largest cubes hide quartz veins.

Physicochemical characteristics

Pyrite is the most common sulfide. The crystal cubes have smooth edges and are like traced shading on the surface.

Formula	FeS2
Color	Straw yellow, brass yellow, golden yellow, sometimes with tarnishing
Shine	Metal
Transparency	Opaque
Hardness	6-6,5
Cleavage	Very imperfect by (001)
Break	Crustaceous
Density	5.01

The hue and luster are visually identical to gold or silver, which once baffled mineralogists. It took them a long time to decide whether it was a stone or metal.

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The dominance of sulfur and iron, as indicated by the chemical formula of the substance, led to other names for pyrite - pyrite and iron pyrite.

Place of extraction

Pyrite is found almost everywhere on the planet. The largest deposits of the mineral are in Russia (Ural) and the United States. Small clusters are found in Europe.

Specimens with conditions suitable for processing and use are rare. Almost everything comes from Italy. In South Africa, material is mined with uranium impurities.

The luster of the pyrite layers means the presence of gold nearby. From this proximity, the mineral looks like a noble metal.

Pyrite can be found near hot springs. The stone is not mined separately, but is extracted from ore with cobalt, zinc or copper.

Varieties and colors

Pure sulfur pyrite is rare. More often, impurities create a gamut of stone from barely noticeable yellowish to golden yellow color.

Mineral varieties:

Visual differences are created not only by impurities, but also by the structure of the lattice. So, marcasite is distinguished by a system, so the crystals resemble rays.

Medicinal properties

The external resemblance to gold determined the healing properties of the stone.

Pyrite heals the body and soul, acting at a deep level. Cleans and strengthens the human biofield, so even severe or chronic ailments recede.

The mineral is applied to the problem area, from which it "pulls" bad energy. Helps with the following problems:

• infertility;
• infections, viruses;
• joint pain;
• skin fungus;
• freckles;
• cataract;
• decreased muscle tone.

By accelerating blood circulation, the stone stimulates the work of the cardiovascular system and lungs. Healers advise tying it to a woman's leg to facilitate childbirth.

The mineral improves sleep and performance, is suitable for people with a hectic pace of life or busy with routine hard work.

It is a natural antidepressant, but overly emotional natures need to be careful with it.

Magical properties

Roman legionaries and Greek warriors considered pyrite to be theirs. It was believed that this stone is the earthly embodiment of the god of war Mars, and the amulet with it makes the owner brave and protects from wounds.

The magical properties of the stone are also appreciated in the peaceful sphere. Sorcerers, psychics, and their other practicing colleagues do not skimp to get hold of an impeccable copy. Only a pebble with a smooth solid surface, without chips and cracks, restores strength. Defective minerals attract problems.

Shiny pyrite crystals are powerful helpers for various purposes:

• the tranquility of the family hearth, the revival of marital feelings;
• success on the love front;
• elimination of conflicts at work and at home;
• protection from the elements;
• energy supply at the mental and physical levels;
• concentration for action in extreme situations.

Pyrite amulet

Pyrite cubes are talismans and amulets of people of risky professions: police officers, Ministry of Emergency Situations, hot shops, firefighters, stuntmen. The owners of such a talisman become calmer and more resilient.

The stone suits real and potential leaders.

However, this is a "highly moral" mineral, its magic helps only in actions with a plus sign. Liars, cunning, dishonest persons risk getting the negative sent back. In a favorable scenario, the value of the stone for them will be zero.

Who is suitable for the sign of the zodiac

Energetically strong pyrite is guarded by powerful Mars and Neptune. Not every zodiac sign can use the stone.

If a person's work is monotonous or calm, but according to the horoscope there are no obstacles, moderate use of the stone is permissible.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Aries	+++
Taurus	+
Twins	+
Crayfish	-
a lion	+++
Virgo	+
scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+++
Capricorn	+
Aquarius	+
Fishes	+

("+++" - fits perfectly, "+" - can be worn, "-" - absolutely contraindicated)

Compatibility with other stones

Pyrite is a mineral of the fiery element. Of precious and semi-precious stones, only hematite and serpentine can be neighbors in jewelry or a casket. The rest of the powerful energy of the "golden" mineral will crush.

For those who are indifferent to the magical properties of natural pyrite, jewelers offer multicolored jewelry. In them, pyrite inserts or elements are aesthetically complemented by inexpensive gems: pressed turquoise, cultured pearls, pomegranate, jasper.

Application and use

The physical properties of pyrite have determined the scope of its use.

Industry

The main field of application of the stone. The mineral is used in the production of concrete, ferrous sulfate, cement, mastics, steel.

Alchemists used to deceive powerful patrons with a "golden" stone. Modern adepts of this science are not interested in it. The idea of ​​extracting gold from pyrite is utopian: they found out that there is as much of it as in the human body.

Jewelcrafting

The material used in jewelry is structurally flawless and effective.

Pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings for women are made from it. They are appropriate in the office, at a party or outing. The frame is bronze, brass, jewelry alloy and cupronickel.

Crystalline pyrite is a fertile material for the men's assortment. A bracelet, pendant or pendant with minimal stone processing is a real brutal sophistication.

Collectible material

Minerals are prized by collectors with tempering. This is a real rainbow stone - it shimmers with all the colors of the solar spectrum. For example, copper impurities give a blue tint.

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Yellow, green, brown fragments on the surface are the merit of other elements in the composition of the mineral.

Price

Pyrite is inexpensive, it is priced per gram or kilogram. The price of the product depends on the degree of processing:

• non-jewelry raw materials - $ 22–26 per kg;
• tumbling 12–45 mm - $ 40–45 per kg;
• beads about 40 cm long - $ 11 (2 mm), $ 8 (6 mm);
• figurine 15x8 cm - $ 200-250.

Ornamental mineral is difficult to process, so small beads are more expensive than large ones.

How to distinguish a fake

The cost of pyrite is affordable, but plastic or glass with a shiny coating is offered instead. In turn, the mineral is passed off as gold.

Distinguishing pyrite from imitation is easy:

• Rate for clearance. A real mineral is always impenetrable.
• Scratch the sample with your fingernail. Dusting the imitations will do.
• Run the sample over the glass. The pyrite will scratch it no problem.

In order not to buy a stone for the price of gold, it is enough to press on the surface or try on a tooth. A dent will remain on soft gold; hard pyrite is devoid of this property.

Shambhala from pyrite

The features of the mineral exclude fine processing. Pyrite jewelry is never graceful and filigree. They're rough but they look great. This distinguishes processed pyrite from gold or plastic.

How to wear and care

The energy of the stone is such that strong-willed persons can constantly interact with it.

The mineral is delicate, it is contraindicated:

• falls, mechanical stress;
• prolonged exposure to the sun;
• household chemicals;
• proximity to other stones.

Even ordinary conditions are not suitable: in a few years, untreated pyrite disintegrates in air. Probably from here came the legends about old pirate treasures, which became dust. The earth or the deep sea destroys the mineral faster.

For preservation, experts advise that dry products or crystals in jewelry that are clean from oxides and dirt should be coated with colorless nail polish or soaked in vegetable oil. The owners of pyrite gizmos say that in this form they retain their original appearance and serve for many years.

Taking care of collectible exhibits is troublesome. Oxygen in the air decomposes the mineral, and water trapped on the stone creates sulfuric acid, which is destructive for the exhibit.

Pyrite bracelet

Therefore, it is best to store pyrite fossils in a vacuum package. It is expensive, not available to everyone. It is cheaper, following the example of museum workers, to boil it over low heat in paraffin or rosin. The procedure is feasible at home, but only vacuum provides a complete guarantee of the safety of structurally heterogeneous samples.

Good time to buy

It is advisable to buy and bring home crystals or pyrite jewelry on the 17th lunar day. For two weeks the stone will "get used" to the new environment. On the 3rd day of the lunar cycle, jewelry is tried on or a crystal is used.

It is risky to regard pyrite jewelry or exhibits as a heirloom: over the years they will lose their original appearance or crumble. Pyrite should be worn after purchase.

The "golden" stone attracts money. A figurine in the house or coins in a purse or purse are equally effective.

The interior looks more respectable if there is a large "golden" pyrite agglomerate in it.