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Pyrite Information

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil
1.2 Color
Yellow
1.3 Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
3.3 Dispersion
Albite
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Isometric
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available

Pyrite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Pyrite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Pyrite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Pyrite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Pyrite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Pyrite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Yellow.
  • Chemical Formula: FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.

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