About Pyrite
An iron sulfide mineral with a pale brass-yellow hue and metallic luster, famously known as 'Fool's Gold.' It's a strong protective stone, associated with attracting abundance, willpower, and stimulating intellect.
Primary Hues
Pale Brass-Yellow, Metallic luster
Metaphysical Properties
A powerful protection stone. Believed to attract abundance, wealth, and prosperity. Stimulates intellect and enhances memory.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents vitality- confidence- and success- aligning with "Fool's Gold".
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes manifestation- earthly power- and leadership- resonating with Pyrite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Prophecy- Arts
Rationale: Apollo's solar energy and connection to success align with Pyrite.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Fire
Rationale: Their association with metal and fire connects to this mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Wealth & Abundance Altar
Negativity Shielding
Willpower & Confidence Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pyrite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is FeS2. Common crystal habits include cubic, faces may be striated, but also frequently octahedral and pyritohedral. often inter-grown, massive, radiated, granular, globular, and stalactitic..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: FeS2
- IMA Symbol: Py[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 119.98 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale brass-yellow reflective; tarnishes darker and iridescent
- Crystal Habit: Cubic, faces may be striated, but also frequently octahedral and pyritohedral. Often inter-grown, massive, radiated, granular, globular, and stalactitic.
- Twinning: Penetration and contact twinning
- Cleavage: Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
- Luster: Metallic, glistening
- Streak: Greenish-black to brownish-black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Marcasite (dimorph)
- Chalcopyrite
- Galena
- Sphalerite
- Quartz (common hydrothermal/sulfide deposit associates)