Pyrite Stone Beads
Pyrite
Stone Beads are often mistaken for gold. From the Greek word "pyr",
the word pyrite has been originated. Actually, the pyrite stones are
iron sulfides and iron sulphides are opaque, magnetic, shinny, and
have luster. Therefore, all these features are present in pyrite
stone beads. In the color of these beads, there is a slight touch of
greenish-black. When jewelry making and artifact came into
existence, from then these beads have been using by human beings. The important characteristics of these beads are: these are harder than gold, these are brittle in nature, these have magnetic property, these are found in a wide range of forms and varieties. There are different mythological believes, which are prevailed with these beads. These are:
- Block our negative thinking and keep us remain optimistic.
- Assist us to become energetic.
- Prevent the feeling of inadequacy in our mind.
- Overcome fatigue and lethargy.
- Strengthen the circulatory system.
- Very useful for the asthma patients.
- Foster intellectual power and intelligence.
- Enhance logic, mental stability and analytical ability.
- Enhance creativity and cleverness.
Pyrite Stone
Chemical Formula: FeS2
Color: Brassy Yellow
Hardness: 6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity: 4.9 - 5.2
Pyrite is also called the "Fool's Gold", as it is very similar in color, shape and habit to Gold. Pyrite is well known for its crystal habit, hardness, streak, luster and brittleness. Pyrite occurs in many interesting shapes. It occurs in masses of very small Pyritohedrons or cubes that create a glistening effect when rotated in the light. It also occurs in large cubes, either singular or inter-grown, with striations.
With a beautiful luster and interesting crystals, Pyrite is very common in the earth's crust . It leaves a greenish-black streak while gold leaves a golden-yellow one. It is used as an ornamental stone and a popular stone for the amateur collector. It is often used as gemstone by being faceted and polished for uses as jewel in rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc.
The gemstone is found in the regions of Peru, Germany, Russia, Spain, South Africa Bolivia, Italy, and Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri in USA.
