About Pyrargyrite
Silver antimony sulfide, known for its dark red color and metallic luster; light-sensitive. It's associated with deep insight and wealth but requires caution due to antimony.
Primary Hues
Dark Red, Greyish-Black, Metallic to adamantine luster, (Light sensitive)
Metaphysical Properties
(Handle with care, antimony/arsenic content) A stone of deep insight and wealth (use with extreme caution). Believed to attract abundance and enhance intuition.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- earthly power- and embracing one's shadow- aligning with this "Dark Ruby Silver".
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- courage- and inner strength- resonating with this stone's energy.
Associated Deities
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Underworld- Protection
Rationale: Hecate's association with the hidden and powerful aligns with Pyrargyrite.
The Morrigan
Pantheon: Celtic
Domain: War- Fate- Sovereignty- Protection
Rationale: Her aspect as a strong- protective warrior goddess connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Protection Grids
Vitality Boosting Meditation
Shadow Work Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Pyrargyrite.
Associated Minerals
- Proustite (arsenic analogue, forms series with)
- Acanthite
- Native Silver
- Stephanite
- Polybasite
- Galena
- Sphalerite
- Calcite
- Quartz (common in silver-antimony hydrothermal veins)