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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
Amber
1 7.18

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
Amber
2 10

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

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Isometric

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

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.